2020 Toyota RAV4 · 20,759 MOT tests
2020 Toyota RAV4 reliability
2020 Toyota RAV4s fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 24 RAV4 years (20,759 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2020 Toyota RAV4?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- 7.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota RAV4s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 32,484
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,759
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Toyota RAV4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Brakes0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.02%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.64%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.5%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.21%
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 (6.93%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.57%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.15%)
Other years
Every Toyota RAV4 year
The full picture: Toyota RAV4 reliability. Before you pay for any Toyota RAV4, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
2020 Toyota RAV4s fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 42% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 24 RAV4 years (20,759 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Toyota RAV4 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.67% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.02% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Toyota RAV4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Toyota RAV4 shows 32,484 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Check a 2020 Toyota RAV4 free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.