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VA08 KEK

2008 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,514 mi
Last recorded132,514 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 KEK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 132,514 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 107,829 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,182 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,596 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 61,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 60,986 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 53,263 miles

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Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 53,263 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 44,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre is worn

Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,999 miles

offside rear tyre is worn

Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,140 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges, but on raised sections of tread.

loose wiring behind rear bumper.

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, but on raised sections of tread.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,786 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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VA08 KEK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VA08 KEK, 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 VA08 KEK registered?

VA08 KEK is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is VA08 KEK safe to buy?

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