2019 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · K27 ABD

The vehicle achieved a Pass on its most recent MOT conducted on 2 April 2026, with no defects or advisories recorded. However, this pass should be viewed in the context of an immediate prior failure on the previous day, which is unusual and indicates that rectification work was carried out specifically to clear the test rather than reflecting a long-standing state of good maintenance. The failed items, namely a windscreen wiper not clearing the windscreen effectively and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit, were addressed prior to the re-test. Across the broader history, a recurring pattern of nearside and offside front tyre wear advisories emerges in both 2025 and 2026, alongside a cut to the offside rear tyre and cracking noted in a rear nearside tyre in late 2024. While none of these have led to a subsequent failure post-rectification, the tyre-related observations suggest a persistent wear or condition issue that warrants closer inspection before purchase. With 62,389 miles recorded against a seven-year age, the vehicle is running at approximately 8,913 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a car of this vintage and segment. There are no significant unexplained gaps in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged standing, and the mileage accumulation appears steady and consistent with regular mixed-use driving. Mechanically, this level of usage is sufficient to keep drivetrain components, brakes, and suspension working through their normal operating cycles, reducing the risk of seized calipers or fluid degradation from inactivity. Nevertheless, mid-sixty-thousand miles places the vehicle in a zone where common service items such as brake fluid replacement, coolant renewal, and potentially the original 12-volt battery are approaching or past their typical replacement intervals. Given the recurring front tyre wear advisories, the buyer should carry out a careful inspection of the front axle geometry and suspension components. Uneven or inner-edge wear on the nearside and offside fronts commonly points to worn suspension bushes, top mounts, or coil springs, and can also indicate tracking misalignment. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps or uneven road surfaces, and feel for vagueness or wandering in the steering, which may suggest worn drop links or anti-roll bar bushes. Given the rear tyre cracking advisory from late 2024, the tread and sidewalls of all four tyres should be physically inspected for perishing or ozone-related cracking, as this is a known age-related failure mode for tyres that have been in service for several years regardless of remaining tread depth. The braking system should also be evaluated for any shudder through the pedal or steering wheel under firm application, which would indicate warped front discs a common issue at this mileage. Beyond the recorded MOT items, age and mileage appropriate checks remain highly relevant. The brake fluid, typically a glycol-ether type, should have been renewed within the last two to four years, and confirmation of this should be sought in the service history. The engine coolant and automatic transmission fluid if applicable are due for periodic renewal on calendar-based intervals rather than purely by mileage, and any lack of documented servicing in these areas should be factored into post-purchase maintenance planning. The 12-volt battery, now seven years from original manufacture, is very likely approaching end of life and should be load-tested; a marginal battery can produce intermittent electronic faults and starting difficulties. Finally, the underside of the vehicle should be examined on a ramp for exhaust corrosion, oil or coolant seepage from the engine and transmission joints, and any surface corrosion to the subframe or suspension arms, as the RAV4 in UK conditions is not immune to underbody oxidation at this age, particularly in areas subjected to winter road salt.