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R18 KEC

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 KEC
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 74,738 miles

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

Underside has surface rust

Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,391 miles

Underside has surface rust

Pass 3 Apr 2024 60,999 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

exhaust centre/tailpipe joint corroding

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2023 59,599 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2022 57,876 miles

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

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

exhaust centre/tailpipe joint corroding

general corrosion on underside of vehicle & suspension components

Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,763 miles

Corrosion starting around both rear shock absorber lower mounts

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 50,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,703 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing around sidewalls

Fail 6 Apr 2018 47,703 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing around sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,983 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower shock absorber mount/ both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 34,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,965 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,127 miles

Both headlamp lenses are slightly deteriated but not affecting the beam pattern

Engine management light is on

Front exhaust heatshield is corroded/deteriated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,669 miles

exhaust corroded inc. flanges and mounts

front brake hose ferrules corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear discs corroded around edges

rear suspension bushes showing signs of age/wear and cracking

underside of car corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,868 miles

Exhaust mounts and flanges rusty including bolts.

Exhaust tin sheild bolts rusty.

Rear shocker mounts perished.

Rear wiper smears.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,792 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake hose ends getting rusty on off side and near sides

rear suspension getting rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,778 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 13,399 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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R18 KEC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R18 KEC, 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 R18 KEC registered?

R18 KEC is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is R18 KEC safe to buy?

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