2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · FP06 LKY

The most recent test on 17 July 2024 at 90,426 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed by a passing certificate. Prior to that, the history shows a stable pattern of passes and immediate re-tests after administrative fails, with the 20 July 2023 pass at 86,015 miles following a 15 July 2023 fail at 86,012 miles and the 22 July 2022 pass at 82,415 miles following a same-day fail at 82,403 miles. The trend is not worsening mechanically, but the repeated fails with no defects logged point to documentation or presentation issues at the testing station rather than resolved faults. At roughly 20 years old the RAV4 shows 90,426 recorded miles, an average of about 4,521 miles per year, which is low for its age. The gaps between tests are annual and consistent: 82,403 to 86,012 miles across 2022 to 2023, then 86,015 to 90,426 miles into 2024, equating to under 4,500 miles yearly. Low mileage of this sort often means extended periods of standing, which can allow corrosion to develop on structural members and suspension components even when consumable wear stays minimal. Because the DVSA entries record no advisories or specified defects across any test, the buyer cannot rely on the MOT data to flag worn suspension bushes, brake disc condition, or underbody rust. A physical inspection should still cover structural integrity at sills and subframes, check for binding calipers after a road test, and confirm exhaust emissions and coil spring condition given the vehicle's age and low-use profile. The absence of recorded faults suggests previous owners kept the RAV4 to a basic annual test standard rather than addressing latent wear, so pre-purchase checks by a Toyota specialist remain essential before any commitment.