TOYOTA RAV-4 MOT Pass Rate
72.1% of 11,336 TOYOTA RAV-4 MOT tests pass.
The RAV-4 passes 72.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all TOYOTA models (81.2%).
The TOYOTA RAV-4 passes 72.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 78.9% at 10–15 years to 67.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (15) | 15 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 78.9% | 4,550 | 99,962 miles |
| 15+ years | 67.4% | 6,771 | 121,460 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA RAV-4
The most common reason the TOYOTA RAV-4 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.4% | not working |
| Suspension | 51.5% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 40.3% | excessively corroded |
| Body, chassis, structure | 19.0% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.7% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 14.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 11.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.0% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.6% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | inscription illegible |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 77.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 79.9% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 80.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA HILUX — 74.9% pass rate