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VK02 UPD

2002 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,958 mi
Last recorded126,958 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota RAV481,819 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 UPD
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 126,958 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corrosion around towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corrosion around towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis corroded (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,713 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 121,713 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,052 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish(replacement recommended)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on front/rear subframe,suspension and brake components

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 116,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Both front tyres starting to perish(replacement recommended)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on exhaust

Corrosion on front/rear subframe,suspension and brake components

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,072 miles

slight pitting front discs

Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,653 miles

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

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

tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,555 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 102,019 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,358 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,173 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 87,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,110 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 79,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 414,168 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 414,464 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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VK02 UPD is a 2002 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK02 UPD, 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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VK02 UPD is a 2002 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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