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AO09 FHU

2009 Toyota RAV4

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,407 mi
Last recorded106,407 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Toyota RAV474,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 106,407 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight weep of fuel from filler pipe

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all attatched arms + shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

below car corroded @ limit @ x of test, + plastic panels fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2023 101,256 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear corrosions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted preventing full checks

Fail 29 Jul 2023 101,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear corrosions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted preventing full checks

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted preventing full checks

Fail 3 Aug 2022 97,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted preventing full checks

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both @ road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 97,191 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn @ rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn @ rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both @ road test (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 96,512 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 96,512 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,207 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,944 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 28 Jul 2017 77,859 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil @ min

Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil @ min

Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 32,113 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 FHU is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FHU, 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 FHU is a 2009 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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