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SW62 CJF

2012 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,555 mi
Last recorded56,555 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 CJF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 56,555 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 56,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension arms getting very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 52,952 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,881 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front at caliper ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

various suspension components getting quite rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2022 46,792 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased at outer end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

various suspension components getting quite rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2020 41,382 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased at outer ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 38,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 32,681 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Fail 30 Oct 2018 32,681 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,706 miles

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

inner surfaces of both front brake discs rusty/slightly scored

nearside rear brake disc outer surface slightly scored

Fail 13 Oct 2017 27,706 miles

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

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

inner surfaces of both front brake discs rusty/slightly scored

nearside rear brake disc outer surface slightly scored

Pass 20 Oct 2016 22,532 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 22,529 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and rusty at edges (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and rusty at edges (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,641 miles

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

child seat fitted

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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SW62 CJF is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Grey 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 SW62 CJF, 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 SW62 CJF registered?

SW62 CJF is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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