TOYOTA RAV4 MOT Pass Rate
83.7% of 33,524 TOYOTA RAV4 MOT tests pass.
The RAV4 has a pass rate of 83.7%, a little higher than the average across all TOYOTA models (81.2%).
The TOYOTA RAV4 passes its MOT 83.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the TOYOTA RAV4 tested at 0–3 years pass 95.7% of the time, compared with just 68.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.7% | 1,658 | 27,476 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.9% | 9,456 | 40,567 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.5% | 8,953 | 66,431 miles |
| 10–15 years | 83.2% | 3,788 | 92,203 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.2% | 9,669 | 117,334 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA RAV4
The most common reason the TOYOTA RAV4 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 44.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 44.9% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.3% | not working |
| Brakes | 32.4% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 18.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 17.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.7% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.7% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.3% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 1.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 HILUX — 74.9% pass rate
- TOYOTA C-HR — 91.9% pass rate