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LK52 AKO

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,839 mi
Last recorded53,839 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 AKO
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 53,839 miles

eml on/speedo inop

Fail 16 Apr 2025 53,839 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative MPH NOT READING (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body damage

engine management lamp is staying vehicle is Pre 1st July 2003

Pass 19 Apr 2024 53,839 miles

eml on

Pass 11 Apr 2023 53,839 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 53,839 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 53,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 53,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 53,839 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 52,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 50,308 miles

Both front headlight lens needs polishing

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 50,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam image shape,aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam image shape,aftermarket bulb fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2017 47,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 45,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 42,074 miles

headlight aim pattens slightly reduced

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,562 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 33,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 33,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 31,103 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 28,825 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2010 27,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front top link gaiter leaking

offside rear tyre spliting on side wall

Fail 22 May 2009 25,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 25,102 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,448 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 14,569 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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LK52 AKO is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK52 AKO, 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 LK52 AKO registered?

LK52 AKO is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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