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Toyota RAV4

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,998 cc

R482 KSSMOT history

R482 KSS is a red petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 24 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.

R482 KSS red Toyota RAV4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
52,572 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R482 KSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R482 KSS was last recorded at 52,572 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,526 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
2,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,572 miles
  • 2023 – 40,635 miles
  • 2022 – 40,473 miles
  • 2021 – 38,364 miles
  • 2020 – 37,056 miles
  • 2019 – 33,645 miles
  • 2018 – 30,701 miles
  • 2017 – 28,382 miles
  • 2016 – 25,862 miles
  • 2015 – 23,161 miles
  • 2014 – 19,366 miles
  • 2013 – 19,012 miles
  • 2012 – 18,255 miles
  • 2011 – 17,727 miles
  • 2010 – 17,151 miles
  • 2009 – 16,373 miles
  • 2008 – 16,025 miles
  • 2007 – 15,031 miles
  • 2006 – 13,403 miles
  • 2005 – 11,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,572 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill - soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower on underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,572 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,572 miles
    Test number
    624581208338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill - soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail52,526 miles (+11,891)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,526 miles
    Test number
    438790741764
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNsf inner cv boot clip insecure.

  3. Pass40,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    750148164033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail40,635 miles (+162)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    964157469870
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to leaking exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Beside cat convertor (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear towards rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail40,473 miles (+2,109)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,473 miles
    Test number
    862141975818
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass38,364 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    307377941890
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower on underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower on underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail38,363 miles (+1,307)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,363 miles
    Test number
    660595190982
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower on underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower on underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches holed with corrosion but outwith perscribed areas

  8. Pass37,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    938970374952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,056 miles (+3,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,056 miles
    Test number
    233766482036
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass33,645 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    306601065272
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail33,641 miles (+2,940)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,641 miles
    Test number
    608185385819
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail outer rubber casing split (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail outer rubber casing split (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tailbox and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced key suspension areas seriously affected by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch hole with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass30,701 miles (+2,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,701 miles
    Test number
    111272445845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass28,382 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,382 miles
    Test number
    598697696270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,862 miles (+2,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,862 miles
    Test number
    245120613828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass23,161 miles (+3,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,161 miles
    Test number
    161810542192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass19,366 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,366 miles
    Test number
    766025204219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,012 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,012 miles
    Test number
    356732623252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,255 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    18,255 miles
    Test number
    517026722237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,727 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    17,727 miles
    Test number
    546047121284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,151 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,151 miles
    Test number
    873331020214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,373 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,373 miles
    Test number
    204716829269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,025 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,025 miles
    Test number
    581058218299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,031 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,031 miles
    Test number
    184996527287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,403 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,403 miles
    Test number
    822635716260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    11,370 miles
    Test number
    973153925226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R482 KSS

Does R482 KSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R482 KSS expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R482 KSS?
The MOT on R482 KSS expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R482 KSS done?
R482 KSS was recorded at 52,572 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 2,178 miles a year.
Has R482 KSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R482 KSS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on R482 KSS 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 R482 KSS find?
R482 KSS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill - soft, and 1 more.

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