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Toyota RAV-4

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,231 cc

LS56 NKAMOT history

LS56 NKA is a grey diesel Toyota RAV-4 first used on 6 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

LS56 NKA grey Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2025
Mileage
158,994 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 NKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV-4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,231 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 NKA was last recorded at 158,994 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 8,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,650 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,344 miles
Average per year
8,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,994 miles
  • 2023 – 150,650 miles
  • 2022 – 141,621 miles
  • 2021 – 131,568 miles
  • 2020 – 126,858 miles
  • 2019 – 121,745 miles
  • 2018 – 115,652 miles
  • 2017 – 109,417 miles
  • 2016 – 101,805 miles
  • 2015 – 90,143 miles
  • 2014 – 78,716 miles
  • 2013 – 68,628 miles
  • 2012 – 61,196 miles
  • 2011 – 52,470 miles
  • 2010 – 43,988 miles
  • 2009 – 32,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,994 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside near trailing arm bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,994 miles (+8,344)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,994 miles
    Test number
    563337423570
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside near trailing arm bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass150,650 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,650 miles
    Test number
    415728046742
    • 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 Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail150,644 miles (+9,023)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,644 miles
    Test number
    930151974641
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EMISIONS NOT TESTED EXESSIVE SMOKE AND ENGINE NOISE (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • 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 Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass141,621 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,621 miles
    Test number
    858263786816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,618 miles (+10,050)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,618 miles
    Test number
    145268381499
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    536742405204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,568 miles (+4,710)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    965843501052
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,858 miles (+5,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,858 miles
    Test number
    540100339803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass121,745 miles (+6,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,745 miles
    Test number
    566896566292
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,652 miles (+6,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,652 miles
    Test number
    289070969785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass109,417 miles (+7,612)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,417 miles
    Test number
    738168699726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,805 miles (+11,662)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,805 miles
    Test number
    986837684384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,143 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,143 miles
    Test number
    985873286712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,132 miles (+11,416)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    587269538689
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar missing half missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rusty (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass78,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    808475774222
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail78,716 miles (+10,088)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    857355874217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass68,628 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    736357063286
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing in tread

  18. Fail68,628 miles (+7,432)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,628 miles
    Test number
    879987263212
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing in tread

  19. Pass61,196 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,196 miles
    Test number
    458506572246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,470 miles (+8,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    995859551297
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded

  21. Pass43,988 miles (+11,770)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,988 miles
    Test number
    891513460205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,218 miles
    Test number
    553097989281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 NKA

Does LS56 NKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 NKA expired on 3 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 NKA?
The MOT on LS56 NKA expired on 3 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 NKA done?
LS56 NKA was recorded at 158,994 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 8,578 miles a year.
Has LS56 NKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 NKA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 NKA 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 LS56 NKA find?
LS56 NKA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 8 more.

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