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2009 Toyota RAV4 2.2L Diesel · SL09 ABZ

SL09 ABZ

2009 Toyota RAV4 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2009. Recorded mileage 135,093 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA RAV4
Year / Origin
2009 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 17/03/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage
135,093 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/03/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/01/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2009
Engine
2231cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle maintains a positive roadworthiness status, demonstrating a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted in March 2025 passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car is currently being maintained to a standard that meets regulatory requirements. Following a failure in early 2022, the vehicle has achieved three consecutive clean passes, suggesting that any previous issues were addressed and have not recurred. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between February 2022 and January 2023, where the car covered over 8,000 miles in underization months. Since then, the accumulation has been more gradual, with roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles between annual tests. This lower annual mileage suggests light use, which typically correlates with reduced wear on the drivetrain and heavy mechanical components. While the recent history is clean of defects, a buyer should perform a physical inspection for structural rust and corrosion, as these are common for a RAV4 of this era. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension components, such as bushes and arms, and the condition of the brake lines, which age over time irrespective of low mileage. Because no specific mechanical faults were flagged in the recent passes, verifying the state of the chassis and underbody protection is necessary to ensure the vehicle remains as sound as the digital history suggests.

SL09 ABZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
  • 135,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SL09 ABZ Mileage History

  1. 03/02/2022120,189 mi
  2. 07/02/2022120,261 mi+72 mi
  3. 06/01/2023128,269 mi+8,008 mi
  4. 05/02/2024131,509 mi+3,240 mi
  5. 18/03/2025135,093 mi+3,584 mi

Average of roughly 4,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SL09 ABZ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 17:44
MOT Analysis

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 (SL09 ABZ) between February 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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