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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,231 cc

K8 ESJMOT history

K8 ESJ is a black diesel Toyota RAV4 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

K8 ESJ black Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota RAV4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,512 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 ESJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,231 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 ESJ was last recorded at 134,512 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 10,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,797 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,715 miles
Average per year
6,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,512 miles
  • 2025 – 123,797 miles
  • 2024 – 114,693 miles
  • 2023 – 108,791 miles
  • 2022 – 100,911 miles
  • 2021 – 96,564 miles
  • 2020 – 91,455 miles
  • 2019 – 86,018 miles
  • 2018 – 78,499 miles
  • 2017 – 70,853 miles
  • 2016 – 62,803 miles
  • 2015 – 54,416 miles
  • 2014 – 47,909 miles
  • 2013 – 40,325 miles
  • 2012 – 33,303 miles
  • 2011 – 26,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,512 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,512 miles (+10,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,512 miles
    Test number
    788581850747
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass123,797 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,797 miles
    Test number
    215233909651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail123,797 miles (+9,104)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,797 miles
    Test number
    696097039917
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass114,693 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    375174711174
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both On Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
  5. Fail114,692 miles (+5,901)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,692 miles
    Test number
    695910994765
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both On Inner Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded
  6. Pass108,791 miles (+7,880)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,791 miles
    Test number
    206143632070
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass100,911 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    559973566135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail100,911 miles (+4,347)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,911 miles
    Test number
    288622645724
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass96,564 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,564 miles
    Test number
    336841147843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,455 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    484581913326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,018 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,018 miles
    Test number
    456767576177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    826319883985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail78,499 miles (+7,646)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    764103109522
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass70,853 miles (+8,050)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,853 miles
    Test number
    843372129302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,803 miles
    Test number
    126377266534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,803 miles (+240)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,803 miles
    Test number
    614616445339
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass62,563 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    460647206836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,416 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,416 miles
    Test number
    949993545070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,909 miles (+7,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,909 miles
    Test number
    229581254057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass40,325 miles (+7,022)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,325 miles
    Test number
    646551553062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    815152752075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,303 miles (+7,187)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,303 miles
    Test number
    748808942071
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty and pitted on inner faces.
  23. Pass26,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    385286651028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 ESJ

Does K8 ESJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 ESJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 ESJ?
The MOT on K8 ESJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 ESJ done?
K8 ESJ was recorded at 134,512 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,950 miles a year.
Has K8 ESJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 ESJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 ESJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K8 ESJ find?
K8 ESJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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