2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,300 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,300 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    102 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    103 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%
  7. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured1.2%
    51 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.0%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.2%
  2. Brakes10.8%
  3. Suspension8.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  5. Tyres3.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.7%

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 2012 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2012 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,300 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 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).