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Toyota RAV4 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
79.6% pass rate
from 3,587 tests in 2021
(35% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota RAV4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Brakes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.056% fail on Cable
        • 0.056% fail on Lever
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.61% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.056% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.028% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.6% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.70% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.92% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.92% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Requirements (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
      • 0.028% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 0.78% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Transmission (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.028% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hose
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.056% fail on Body
      • 0.056% fail on Other body component
    • 0.028% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
  • 0.72% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (91% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.084% fail on Steering play
      • 0.084% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
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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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