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YT62 ABU

2012 Toyota RAV4

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,179 mi
Last recorded135,179 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota RAV460,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 ABU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 135,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Sills Both Sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,441 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 124,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 112,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 112,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.39 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.39 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,578 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 89,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.58 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,863 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 81,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.88 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 76,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.88 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.88 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 63,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.72 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on 2.88 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,662 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 59,318 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,579 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2017 48,579 miles

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

Front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,328 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,766 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 32,766 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YT62 ABU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YT62 ABU, 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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YT62 ABU is a 2012 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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