Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
73.2% pass rate
from 4,296 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Suspension (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring (95% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Mounting
    • 0.093% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.023% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Axles
      • 0.023% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.023% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.023% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.023% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.8% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance (24 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.047% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.093% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.023% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.070% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Stop lamp (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.023% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (24% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.070% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.070% fail on View to rear
      • 0.070% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pipe (13 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hose (19 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Tank
      • 0.023% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.37% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.093% fail on Joints
        • 0.023% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.023% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.093% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.093% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.093% fail on Undertray
    • 0.047% fail on Towbar (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Coupling
      • 0.023% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.047% fail on Body
      • 0.047% fail on Panel
    • 0.047% fail on Seats
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.023% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Requirements (18 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.72% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.44% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.047% fail on Catalyst emissions (95% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.023% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Steering play
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
  • 0.023% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.023% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • 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.

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