2012 Toyota RAV4 · 11,426 MOT tests
2012 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2012 Toyota RAV4s fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 24 RAV4 years (11,426 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 23.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 82,473
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,426
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.1% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.4%
- Brakes6.7%
- Suspension6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Tyres3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.61%
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 2.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.17%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.2%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.07%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.92%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.42%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.87%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2012 Toyota RAV4s fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 24 RAV4 years (11,426 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.61% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.33% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Toyota RAV4 shows 82,473 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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