2006 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · KP56 DYS
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 113,035 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2014. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KP56 DYS Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2013
- 113,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP56 DYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Rav4 (KP56 DYS) between February 2010 and March 2013.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”.
KP56 DYS Mileage History
- 16/02/201062,419 mi
- 15/02/201180,053 mi+17,634 mi
- 29/03/201295,237 mi+15,184 mi
- 29/03/201295,237 mi
- 28/02/2013113,035 mi+17,798 mi
- 01/03/2013113,035 mi
Average of roughly 16,669 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota RAV4 Mk3 (XA30)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
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- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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