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RF57 KGA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,203 mi
Last recorded156,203 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 KGA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 156,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 152,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 147,438 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake has slight reserve travel

Pass 12 Mar 2022 140,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,192 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs shows signs of over heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 118,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs shows signs of over heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 107,815 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 102,985 miles

Suspension components corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Towbar with 7 pin socket fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,200 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Towbar with 7 pin socket fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,154 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking on o/s/r tyre

all tyres getting low on tread

Fail 21 Mar 2014 68,154 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking on o/s/r tyre

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,679 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 37,537 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces corrode and poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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RF57 KGA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF57 KGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RF57 KGA registered?

RF57 KGA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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