2012 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · K12 RAC
2012 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2012. Recorded mileage 45,646 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K12 RAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 45,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K12 RAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Rav4 (K12 RAC) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
K12 RAC Mileage History
- 18/07/202340,971 mi
- 16/07/202442,551 mi+1,580 mi
- 15/07/202544,060 mi+1,509 mi
- 15/07/202544,060 mi
- 08/07/202645,646 mi+1,586 mi
Average of roughly 1,572 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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