2006 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · PX56 BZV
2006 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 119,999 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA RAV4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX56 BZV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/12/2023
- 119,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX56 BZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Rav4 (PX56 BZV) between November 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
PX56 BZV Mileage History
- 29/11/2022117,991 mi
- 13/12/2023119,999 mi+2,008 mi
Average of roughly 1,936 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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