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YD12 DFY

2012 Toyota RAV4

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,619 mi
Last recorded58,619 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 DFY
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 58,619 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 53,504 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 20 May 2024 39,924 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All x 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under of vehicle corrosion both sides front to rear various

Pass 6 Feb 2023 37,346 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 33,809 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 31,133 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,445 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 22,714 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 22,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 19,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 17,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,498 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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YD12 DFY is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc 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 YD12 DFY, 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 YD12 DFY registered?

YD12 DFY is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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