2012 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · DG62 KYH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its June 2025 test at 72,013 miles, it had failed just four days prior at 71,885 miles. This failure revealed multiple defects including lighting issues, a washer failure, and significant suspension wear. The trend suggests that while the owner is functional, they only address faults when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance between tests. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 72,013 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,144 miles per year. There is a visible gap in records between February 2024 at 57,377 miles and June 2025 at 71,885 miles, where the vehicle covered over 14,000 miles in just sixteen months. This burst of activity following years of lower usage explains the degradation of rubber components and tyres, which have perished despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the nearside front suspension arm bushes and ball joint dust covers have been flagged for excessive wear and failure in recent tests. These recurring suspension issues suggest the rubber components are failing due to age rather than just distance. Furthermore, the consistent report of cracking and perishing across all four tyres from 2023 through 2025 confirms that the rubber is reaching the end of its structural life regardless of tread depth, necessitating immediate replacement of the full set to ensure safety.