2022 Toyota RAV4: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Toyota RAV4s, from 10,279 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2022 Toyota RAV4 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres19% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors4% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts2% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Lights and electrics2% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes2% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,327 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 11,662 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 8,888 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | 7,371 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 7,832 | Tyres 26% |
| 2016 | 7,645 | Tyres 26% |
| 2015 | 5,347 | Tyres 27% |
| 2014 | 4,631 | Tyres 28% |
| 2013 | 4,414 | Brakes 31% |
| 2012 | 1,541 | Suspension 35% |
| 2009 | 1,497 | Suspension 54% |
| 2008 | 3,022 | Suspension 58% |
| 2007 | 2,978 | Suspension 57% |
| 2006 | 2,031 | Suspension 52% |
| 2005 | 3,072 | Brakes 44% |
| 2004 | 2,976 | Brakes 47% |
| 2003 | 2,273 | Suspension 45% |
| 2002 | 1,603 | Brakes 46% |
| 2001 | 854 | Brakes 45% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Toyota RAV4s registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score