2002 Toyota RAV4 2.0L Petrol · NK52 AAY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a string of clean passes in recent years. The most recent test conducted in April 2022 at 139,234 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety standards at that time. While a failure occurred earlier in April 2020, the immediate re-test on the same day suggests the owner addressed the necessary repairs promptly rather than allowing chronic mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of 24 years age, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. Between April 2019 and April 2022, the car covered 16,764 miles, maintaining a consistent usage rate of roughly 5,500 miles annually. This low mileage often reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of standing in older vehicles can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or the seizing of mechanical parts not captured by mileage alone. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the final tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural integrity, specifically the chassis and sills where these Toyotas are prone to corrosion. The age of the vehicle suggests that suspension bushes and shock absorbers may have perished due to age despite the low mileage. Inspect the brake system for signs of fluid leaks or corrosion on the calipers, as the MOT record does not detail the condition of these consumable components unless they reach a failure threshold.