2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

8,861 MOT tests in 2024. 90.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time90.9%
Failed or needed repairs9.1%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,861 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    80 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    98 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    49 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.2%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.0%
  4. Brakes0.8%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 90.9% of 2019 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,861 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota RAV4?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).