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SR12 GXU

2012 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,187 mi
Last recorded79,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR12 GXU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 79,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,618 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,896 miles

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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,381 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slightly binding when turned by hand

Pass 31 Jan 2022 72,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil also (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 72,156 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil also (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,103 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 58,339 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,648 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,231 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 40,733 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,954 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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SR12 GXU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SR12 GXU, 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 SR12 GXU registered?

SR12 GXU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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