TOYOTA RAV4 MOT pass rate
83.1% of 198,790 TOYOTA RAV4 MOT tests pass.
The RAV4's pass rate of 83.1% is in line with the average across all TOYOTA models, at 82.3%.
The TOYOTA RAV4 has a pass rate of 83.1%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the TOYOTA RAV4 tested at 0–3 years pass 96.1% of the time, compared with just 68.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.1% | 18,050 | 27,879 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.6% | 47,930 | 39,329 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.0% | 39,209 | 66,300 miles |
| 10–15 years | 80.9% | 30,454 | 95,263 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.7% | 63,147 | 117,687 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA RAV4
The most common reason the TOYOTA RAV4 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 44.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 44.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 43.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 34.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 18.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 17.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.3% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 80.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 81.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 81.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA COROLLA — 82.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA C-HR — 92.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA RAV4?
- 83.1% of TOYOTA RAV4 MOT tests pass, based on 198,790 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA RAV4?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA RAV4 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 44.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the TOYOTA RAV4's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TOYOTA service history guide for how to check and keep one.