2009 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · PK09 FKH
2009 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 134,682 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK09 FKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 134,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK09 FKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Rav4 (PK09 FKH) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 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: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
PK09 FKH Mileage History
- 30/07/2024119,342 mi
- 25/07/2025127,035 mi+7,693 mi
- 31/07/2025127,068 mi+33 mi
- 30/07/2026134,541 mi+7,473 mi
- 12/08/2026134,682 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 7,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 2.2 D-4D / D-CAT Head Gasket FailureSerious
Carbon buildup causes head gasket erosion and block pitting.
- Steering Rack ClunkModerate
The electric rack can develop play and knocking sounds.
- Excessive Oil Consumption (2.0 Petrol)Moderate
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