MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Toyota » RAV4 » 2009

Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
70.1% pass rate
from 3,730 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Brakes
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (34 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (32 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance (90% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.054% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.054% fail on Cable
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.054% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.027% fail on Other braking system component
  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.027% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.027% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type (91% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.054% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.080% fail on View to rear
      • 0.080% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.32% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.080% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Transmission (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Prop shaft (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Joints
        • 0.054% fail on Flexible couplings (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Chassis
      • 0.080% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.054% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.054% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.027% fail on Towbar
      • 0.027% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.027% fail on Cabs
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.99% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.99% fail on Seat belts (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Requirements (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
  • 0.75% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.054% fail on Steering coupling (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Flexible coupling (61 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Toyota RAV4 (2006 - 2013)
    Bigger and now 5-door only. More luxurious but not as practical as previous RAV-4. Car-like road manners. Petrol and diesel automatics. Facelifted 2010.

    Search Good Garages