2010 Toyota RAV4 · 13,687 MOT tests
2010 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2010 Toyota RAV4s fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 RAV4 years (13,687 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 29.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 97,807
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,687
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.7% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.3%
- Suspension9.6%
- Brakes8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Tyres3.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.8%
- Seat belts and airbags2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.11%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.12%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.69%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.55%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.05%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.38%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.66%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2010 Toyota RAV4s fail 29.4% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 24 RAV4 years (13,687 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.11% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.36% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.12% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Toyota RAV4 shows 97,807 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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