2009 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · BF09 VCK

The vehicle meets the current roadworthiness standard, but the MOT history indicates a trend of stability rather than improvement or deterioration. The tester flagged binding rear brakes and exhaust emissions in the September 2023 test at 52,000 miles, which is the most recent recorded failure. This single event suggests that the braking and exhaust systems have been inspected and maintained, but the issue is not a recurring structural failure. The vehicle has passed all tests from 2023 to 2018, showing no gaps in the inspection cycle, though the mileage between the most recent test and the first test suggests the vehicle may have been driven less frequently than the 5,342 miles per year average indicates. The 90,815-mile record is consistent with an 17-year-old vehicle, implying that the mechanical wear patterns have remained stable over the past decade. While the mileage is low for its age, the absence of defects in the MOT records indicates that the vehicle has not suffered from catastrophic wear on the drivetrain or suspension. The lack of gaps between MOTs confirms that the vehicle has been maintained according to the manufacturer's schedule, with no obvious signs of a sudden, unexplained crash or major structural compromise. A buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to verify the condition of the binding rear brakes and exhaust components, as these were the only failures recorded. Given the stability of the MOT history, the vehicle is likely in good condition for the foreseeable future, provided that the owner continues to follow the standard maintenance schedule. However, the presence of a single binding brake issue warrants a specific visual inspection of the rear wheel bearings and brake pads, as the vehicle has not been tested for these components in a recent test.