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SO57 KFJ

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,084 mi
Last recorded123,084 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 KFJ
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 123,084 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

corrosion underbody underseal / muddy

rear brakes slightly binding

under body rotten

Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,407 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

under body rotten

Pass 26 Nov 2022 115,310 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,111 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

under body corroeded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 113,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Air brake cylinder/actuator not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

under body corroeded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,499 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 110,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,823 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays

Pass 17 Nov 2017 100,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 100,831 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing

Nearside Rear brake disc pitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,046 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,765 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,295 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,889 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,168 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner faces of front discs badly corodded

Fail 17 Dec 2010 27,559 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,559 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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SO57 KFJ 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO57 KFJ, 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 SO57 KFJ registered?

SO57 KFJ is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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