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PL51 KYW

2002 Toyota RAV4

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,847 mi
Last recorded61,847 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KYW
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 61,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces only (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,504 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 58,504 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 55,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust to under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2021 52,974 miles

front tyres wearing low

slight corrosion on front brake discs

various areas of slight underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,858 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,013 miles

corroded brake pipe to n/s/r flexible hose

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2018 48,183 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 20 Jan 2017 46,008 miles

slightly corroded brake pipe n/s/r

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,417 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 35,626 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,252 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 30,557 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,754 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,584 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 18,474 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 15,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,474 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
Full Toyota RAV4 reliability report

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PL51 KYW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PL51 KYW, 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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PL51 KYW is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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