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AO09 DVF

2009 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,208 mi
Last recorded147,208 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota RAV474,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 DVF
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 147,208 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 147,162 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 129,659 miles

both front suspension arm bushes split

both front tyres at 2.3mm

engine light on

Fail 7 Mar 2024 129,625 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension arm bushes split

engine light on

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre at 2.3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,627 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,863 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 108,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,088 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 95,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay under car

Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,142 miles

Seat belt buckle missing 1 of 2 middle rear seat belt buckles missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay under car

Pass 3 Feb 2018 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear registration lamp lens damaged

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 72,659 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear registration lamp lens damaged

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,428 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 49,670 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,209 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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AO09 DVF is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 74,563 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 DVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO09 DVF is a 2009 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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