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SM62 VVF

2012 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,531 mi
Last recorded44,531 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 VVF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 44,531 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 44,530 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 39,269 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls of all four tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 39,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls of all four tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 37,394 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls of all four tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drag on offside rear brake

fluctuation on brake pedal found during decelerometer brake test

Pass 9 Dec 2022 36,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,995 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres very slight perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides rear brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 32,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 30,382 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 30,378 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 27,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit(2mm)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 22,815 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Fail 21 Dec 2017 22,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,691 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 15,596 miles

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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SM62 VVF is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM62 VVF, 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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What year was SM62 VVF registered?

SM62 VVF is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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