2019 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · KT02 AKT

This RAV4 presents an essentially unblemished roadworthiness record, with four clean passes across five annual tests and only two minor blemishes in its entire history: a failed wiper blade in December 2023 that was rectified and re-passed the same day, and a single advisory on the most recent test of 1 December 2025 for a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge. The overall trend is stable and reassuring, with no recurring advisories, no corrosion flags, no suspension or brake defects, and no emissions concerns recorded at any point. For a seven-year-old vehicle, this is about as clean a DVSA file as a buyer could hope to find, and the solitary tyre advisory is a routine consumable item rather than evidence of underlying mechanical deterioration. The recorded mileage of 21,582 miles equates to roughly 3,083 miles per year, which is well below the UK average and consistent with light, possibly predominantly local use. The annual tests have occurred regularly each December with no gaps in the testing sequence, so there is no evidence of the vehicle being laid up off the road for extended periods. That said, low annual mileage on a petrol hybrid of this type typically means the brake discs and pads see gentle use, which can allow surface corrosion to develop on the discs and cause the friction material to glaze; equally, short journeys place more cold-start cycles on the engine and exhaust system per mile than sustained running. None of this is flagged in the record, but it shapes what a buyer should physically verify rather than assume. The one item demanding immediate attention is the nearside front tyre advisory. Edge wear on a single front tyre, rather than even wear across the tread, can indicate incorrect wheel alignment or tracking, so before purchase the tyre should be inspected for feathering or a stepped wear pattern on the inner or outer shoulder, and the opposite front tyre compared for symmetry. On a test drive, check whether the steering wheel sits centred on a straight, level road and whether the car pulls gently to one side under light braking or steady cruising; any drift, combined with the observed edge wear, would justify a four-wheel alignment check after purchase. Budget for at least one replacement front tyre imminently, and ideally a matched pair on the front axle. Beyond the tyre, the inspection priorities are modest. Operate the wipers and washers to confirm the 2023 defect has remained resolved, with a clean sweep and no smearing or judder across the screen. Given the low-mileage usage pattern, listen on the test drive for any brake squeal or a light grinding on the first few applications, and feel for pedal pulsation under firmer braking that would suggest disc corrosion or thickness variation. Check the service history for evidence of regular oil and hybrid system maintenance despite the low mileage, and confirm the 12V battery holds charge cleanly from cold. Subject to those checks, this RAV4's documented history supports a confident purchase with only routine consumable expenditure anticipated.