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SM52 NKT

2002 Toyota RAV4

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,509 mi
Last recorded150,509 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 NKT
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 150,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front headlight upper mounting bracket is cracked but not insecure

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

Rear exhaust box is starting to split but not insecure or blowing

all 4 suspension coil springs are heavily corroded

both headlight lenses slightly faded

both rear tyres are age cracking and wearing low on inside edges (will need attention very soon)

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components in places

heavy surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 15 May 2019 150,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear underside corroded (suspension area)

Pass 16 May 2018 142,708 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 135,823 miles

Both head light lenses starting to deteriorate

Both rear brake pipes moderately corroded, advise replacement soon

Heavy surface corrosion to both rear upper spring mount areas

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perishing, advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 135,783 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both head light lenses starting to deteriorate

Both rear brake pipes moderately corroded, advise replacement soon

Heavy surface corrosion to both rear upper spring mount areas

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perishing, advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 131,464 miles

Both rear brake pipes near axle moderately corroded

Headlight lenses moderately deteriorated

Moderate surface corrosion to both rear inner sills and chassis near spring mounts

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 131,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe going onto calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear brake pipes near axle moderately corroded

Headlight lenses moderately deteriorated

Moderate surface corrosion to both rear inner sills and chassis near spring mounts

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 126,159 miles

Head light lenses starting to deteriorate

Offside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Rear shock absorber bushes perished but no movement/wear at present

Surface corrosion to rear chassis near upper spring mounts

Fail 2 May 2014 118,342 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s headlamp upper mounting bracket broken

Pass 2 May 2014 118,342 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s headlamp upper mounting bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 105,191 miles

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

Sorface corrosion to front and rear chassis and floor.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 102,346 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 93,253 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

slight corrosion on all metal brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,910 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 74,233 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 63,533 miles

ADVISE; FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,016 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 42,212 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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SM52 NKT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM52 NKT, 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 SM52 NKT registered?

SM52 NKT is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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