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PL52 UVE

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 UVE
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 121,027 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded/greased

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underbody corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2025 117,579 miles

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underbody/brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2025 117,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

underbody/brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2024 113,977 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,031 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroding/greased

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 5 Feb 2022 104,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 104,704 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 97,842 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,896 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 93,896 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,675 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,347 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,346 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,288 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 56,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,662 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,491 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,581 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,240 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,961 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,667 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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PL52 UVE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PL52 UVE, 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 PL52 UVE registered?

PL52 UVE is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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