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SA62 VKT

2012 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,089 mi
Last recorded98,089 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 VKT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 98,089 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 91,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 83,505 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 74,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 50,410 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 55,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 55,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 36,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear towbar electrical socket mounting plate corroded and weakened

Fail 21 Jul 2018 36,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear towbar electrical socket mounting plate corroded and weakened

Pass 30 Aug 2017 28,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,119 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 22,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit should be replaced (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,409 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SA62 VKT is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 60,938 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 SA62 VKT, 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 14 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SA62 VKT is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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