2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Toyota RAV4 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,531 MOT tests in 2024. 92.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time92.1%
Failed or needed repairs7.9%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,531 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    115 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    88 marked dangerous
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Lights & electrics2.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  4. Brakes0.3%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.1%
  7. Suspension0.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Toyota RAV4?

In 2024, 92.1% of 2021 Toyota RAV4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,531 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Toyota RAV4?

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

Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).