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RK52 VNT

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

226,671 mi
Last recorded226,671 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 VNT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 226,671 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 223,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 220,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 214,032 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 214,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 205,836 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 195,579 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 186,226 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 17,614 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 164,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 159,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 149,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 144,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 138,636 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 138,636 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 133,134 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 133,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 125,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 117,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 110,362 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,358 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 90,123 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 81,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 49,583 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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RK52 VNT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 RK52 VNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK52 VNT?

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What year was RK52 VNT registered?

RK52 VNT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is RK52 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 VNT shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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