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SM02 KDU

2002 Toyota RAV4

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,643 mi
Last recorded147,643 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 KDU
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2017 147,643 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure A B S rubbing on wheel rim (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer plastic wheel arch insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak front prop shalt to transfer box ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension arms showing corrosion

engine management light on

underside vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2016 131,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch insecure accident damage

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

Fail 12 Oct 2016 131,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch insecure accident damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 112,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 112,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,193 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear brake disces pitted

Pass 9 May 2014 93,788 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 93,768 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2013 85,757 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 May 2012 78,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

various small chips on screen

Fail 1 May 2012 78,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

clutch in poor condition

various small chips on screen

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

heat sheild clip missing

o/s/f/ seat has wear on runners

o/s/r/ shocker washer bent

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,812 miles

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

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

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

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

advise** no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,108 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,944 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 34,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 30,178 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,620 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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SM02 KDU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM02 KDU, 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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SM02 KDU is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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