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2008 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · KY08 ABZ

KY08 ABZ

2008 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 133,649 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
TOYOTA RAV4
Year / Origin
2008 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
133,649 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2231cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2008 Toyota RAV4 presents a clean roadworthiness status as of the most recent test on 23 March 2026 at 133,649 miles, where the DVSA tester recorded a pass with no defects. Maintenance trend across the five-year record remains stable, with every annual examination from 21 March 2022 through to March 2026 returning a fault-free result. The vehicle shows no advisory entries, indicating previous owners addressed any wear before each test. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced from 107,582 miles at the 21 March 2022 test to 114,513 miles by 14 March 2023, then 120,907 miles on 25 March 2024, 127,624 miles on 25 March 2025, and finally 133,649 miles on 23 March 2026. Annual increments average roughly 6,500 miles, slightly below the 7,425 miles per year lifetime average, reflecting gentle yearly coverage with no abrupt gaps or rapid accumulation. The sparse but consistent record shows disciplined scheduling rather than deferred testing. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components. The tester logged no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet an eighteen-year-old chassis may harbour hidden rust in sills or subframes not visible during a brief examination. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks for fatigue, as high-mileage wear on these parts escapes detection without strip-down. The absence of advisories on exhaust emissions and binding calipers suggests the drivetrain and braking systems performed within limits, but fluid condition and tyre sidewall cracking remain consumable items outside MOT scope. Prospective owners should verify service records to confirm routine oil changes and coolant replacement, given the mileage milestone beyond 130,000 miles.
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KY08 ABZ Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
  • 133,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)

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KY08 ABZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 14:23
MOT Analysis

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22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Toyota Rav4 (KY08 ABZ) between March 2011 and March 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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KY08 ABZ Mileage History

  1. 02/03/201137,447 mi
  2. 17/02/201246,843 mi+9,396 mi
  3. 22/02/201246,843 mi
  4. 18/02/201357,974 mi+11,131 mi
  5. 18/02/201357,974 mi
  6. 12/02/201469,674 mi+11,700 mi
  7. 04/03/201572,706 mi+3,032 mi
  8. 03/03/201677,796 mi+5,090 mi
  9. 01/03/201783,001 mi+5,205 mi
  10. 08/02/201887,898 mi+4,897 mi
  11. 12/02/201887,952 mi+54 mi
  12. 04/03/201993,601 mi+5,649 mi
  13. 04/03/201993,606 mi+5 mi
  14. 11/03/202098,498 mi+4,892 mi
  15. 16/03/202098,524 mi+26 mi
  16. 15/03/2021101,779 mi+3,255 mi
  17. 15/03/2022107,552 mi+5,773 mi
  18. 21/03/2022107,582 mi+30 mi
  19. 14/03/2023114,513 mi+6,931 mi
  20. 25/03/2024120,907 mi+6,394 mi
  21. 25/03/2025127,624 mi+6,717 mi
  22. 23/03/2026133,649 mi+6,025 mi

Average of roughly 6,389 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

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90
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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