2016 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · NL65 ACO

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 presents a clean roadworthiness status. In the September 2025 test at 24,818 miles the DVSA tester passed the vehicle with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the five available annual tests is stable, with every examination from 2021 through 2025 resulting in a pass and zero advisories. The odometer shows remarkably low use for a ten-year-old vehicle. Between September 2021 at 18,501 miles and September 2025 at 24,818 miles the car covered only 6,317 miles, an average of roughly 1,579 miles per year across that span. The record reveals no gaps longer than thirteen months between tests, and the clean sheets suggest the previous keeper addressed any wear before each examination. Such low accumulation often indicates light commuting or extended periods in storage rather than neglected abuse. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection focused on components susceptible to standing rather than mileage. The MOT history flags no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, braking or corrosion issues, yet a 2016 model now past its tenth year may harbour superficial structural rust on sills or subframes. A technician should measure brake disc thickness and check for binding calipers after prolonged inactivity, and scrutinise tyre sidewalls for perishing despite adequate tread. The absence of advisories implies previous owners kept the RAV4 to a high standard, but low mileage can mask degraded fluids and stiffening suspension rubbers. We recommend a pre-purchase check of exhaust emissions under load, fluid condition, and underbody integrity to confirm the paper record translates to real-world roadworthiness.