2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,897 MOT tests in 2024. 68.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time68.8%
Failed or needed repairs31.2%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,897 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    93 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  9. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured1.5%
    68 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.0%
  2. Suspension14.0%
  3. Brakes13.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags3.7%
  6. Body & chassis3.6%
  7. Tyres3.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.9%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 68.8% of 2010 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,897 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).