2009 Toyota RAV4 · 11,427 MOT tests
2009 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2009 Toyota RAV4s fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 RAV4 years (11,427 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 32.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 104,409
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,427
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.3% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13%
- Lights and electrics12.3%
- Brakes9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
- Tyres3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.37%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.42%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.3%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Diesel smoke above limit, post-2008 2.17%
Excess diesel smoke can point to poor combustion or engine wear, which can be costly, so check before buying.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.14%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.17%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.62%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.82%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.25%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2009 Toyota RAV4s fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 RAV4 years (11,427 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.37% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.42% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Toyota RAV4 shows 104,409 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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