2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,014 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,014 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    200 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.7%
  5. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    119 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.6%
  2. Brakes7.5%
  3. Tyres5.8%
  4. Suspension5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

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 worn10.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2014 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2014 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,014 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).