2012 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · MA62 APK

The vehicle achieved a PASS on the most recent MOT recorded on 18 September 2025 at 69,606 miles, carrying only an advisory that the front brake pads are wearing thin (1.1.13 (a)(ii)). This outcome follows a clear improvement after the severe brake‑pad and disc failures logged in 2016 and a rear‑brake‑pad failure in 2019, indicating that the maintenance trend is now stabilising and the critical braking system is under control. The only lingering concern is the advisory on pad wear, which suggests routine servicing has addressed the major issues but consumables still require monitoring. Mileage accumulation has been modest, averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year over the 14‑year lifespan, a rate well below the typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The MOT entries are spaced annually from 2015 through 2025, providing a consistent data set with no unexplained gaps; the most recent test falls about ten months before the current date of 28 July 2026, confirming that the vehicle’s service history is current. The low mileage implies lighter wear on tyres, suspension and drivetrain components, though the recorded tyre advisories (front tyre near legal limit in 2022, rear tyre damage in 2019) reflect periods where basic upkeep was overlooked. A prospective buyer should inspect the front brake pads for remaining thickness, check the rear shock absorbers for oil misting (as noted in 2023), examine the front tyre for uneven wear and the rear tyres for cracking or perishing, and verify that the front brake discs are free from serious weakening. Visual checks on suspension bushes, exhaust mounting points for corrosion, and the condition of the rear brake pads will further confirm that the vehicle’s mechanical integrity remains sound after the recent advisory.