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AK02 ZLE

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,640 mi
Last recorded155,640 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ZLE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 155,640 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 152,809 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .44 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advise parking brake lever near end of paw

Fail 11 Oct 2023 145,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advise parking brake lever near end of paw

Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

note has had weld repairs to underbody

Fail 25 Oct 2022 136,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

note has had weld repairs to underbody

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,346 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 121,346 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,322 miles

Central Front windscreen stone chipped

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 110,322 miles

Central Front windscreen stone chipped

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 106,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x16 87v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 104,885 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 103,778 miles

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

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 103,778 miles

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

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

chassis has slight corrosion

various suspension components corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,730 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,033 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to outer sill preventing full inspection

various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,056 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,501 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 83,496 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2011 79,989 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 79,989 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 79,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 73,604 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 69,749 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 69,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,862 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,285 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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AK02 ZLE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,197 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 Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 ZLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK02 ZLE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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