2019 Toyota RAV4 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 passed 95.0% of its 38,862 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.5 percentage points better than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.2%) and visibility (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 1,090 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 8.8% once past 150k — 2.9× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 1,251 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 1,070 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 609 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 241 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 127 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 85 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,090 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 597 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 451 |
| 4 | Washers | 211 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 169 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 137 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.3% | 7,101 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.7% | 2,196 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.6% | 2,170 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 1,319 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 535 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 243 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 15,679 | 3.0% |
| 30-60k | 17,602 | 5.8% |
| 60-90k | 4,516 | 7.5% |
| 90-120k | 838 | 8.7% |
| 120-150k | 170 | 5.3% |
| 150k+ | 57 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 38,556 | 4.9% |
| Petrol | 288 | 9.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 332 | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 9,930 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | 9,825 | 4.5% |
| 2024 | 9,382 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 9,393 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 RAV4
On a 2019 RAV4, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Toyota RAV4s pass their MOT?
95.0% of the 38,862 2019 Toyota RAV4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota RAV4?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2019 RAV4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.0% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 38,862 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.