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KE52 NLK

2002 Toyota RAV4

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

156,986 mi
Last recorded156,986 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 NLK
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 156,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 155,031 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 152,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 149,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 147,678 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 147,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 145,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 145,916 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 144,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 130,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 123,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,035 miles

Nearside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 26,640 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,766 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 76,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,149 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,388 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,574 miles

Rear axle mounting bush badly worn and requires attention

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,321 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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KE52 NLK is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,819 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE52 NLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE52 NLK registered?

KE52 NLK is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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