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AM51 KJM

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,959 mi
Last recorded156,959 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 KJM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 156,959 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle corroded Front to Rear

Fail 23 Jan 2019 156,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle corroded Front to Rear

Pass 7 Mar 2018 156,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine management warning lamp staying on

front suspension subframe corroded

nsr brake disc corroded and pitted

nsr tyre wearing off inner edge

oil leaks at os of engine

osf and nsf chassis sections corroding

osf tyre scrubbing off outer edge

osr and nsr inner sills corroding

osr brake disc showing corossion ridge at edges

rear boot floor corroded

rear supension subframe corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Mar 2018 156,475 miles

Emissions not tested due to back box snapped off unable to insert probe (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped off (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine management warning lamp staying on

front suspension subframe corroded

nsr brake disc corroded and pitted

nsr tyre wearing off inner edge

oil leaks at os of engine

osf and nsf chassis sections corroding

osf tyre scrubbing off outer edge

osr and nsr inner sills corroding

osr brake disc showing corossion ridge at edges

rear boot floor corroded

rear supension subframe corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2017 152,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 146,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 146,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 139,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 139,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 134,246 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 134,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 125,941 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 117,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 117,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,656 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 110,655 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,423 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,411 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 71,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 68,123 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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AM51 KJM is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AM51 KJM, 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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AM51 KJM is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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