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AM52 AUO

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,213 mi
Last recorded170,213 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AUO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 170,213 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 170,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full insection

Pass 15 Sep 2018 167,843 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 165,603 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 1 Oct 2016 159,325 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 159,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 152,448 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 145,724 miles

eml light on all the time

Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,199 miles

Advise,minor cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall not showing cords

Advise,wider tyres on rear axle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise,man light on

advise,minor bulge in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

advise,minor dent in o/s/r outer wheelrim

Fail 2 Oct 2013 138,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Advise,minor cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall not showing cords

Advise,wider tyres on rear axle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise,man light on

advise,minor bulge in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

advise,minor dent in o/s/r outer wheelrim

Pass 12 Oct 2012 135,186 miles

management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 132,162 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 132,162 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 128,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice front and rear discs pitted + corrosion

advice tyre size rear

Fail 19 Oct 2010 128,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice front and rear discs pitted + corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2009 123,798 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 123,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 112,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 101,862 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,190 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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AM52 AUO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM52 AUO, 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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What year was AM52 AUO registered?

AM52 AUO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AM52 AUO safe to buy?

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