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AO02 UAW

2002 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

161,730 mi
Last recorded161,730 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UAW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 161,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil o/s/r of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 161,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 R16 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil o/s/r of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 155,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 148,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 148,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced to rectify (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced to rectify (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 143,786 miles

Corrosion building up at O/S/R and N/S/R lower suspension arm forward mountings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 143,786 miles

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

Corrosion building up at O/S/R and N/S/R lower suspension arm forward mountings

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,556 miles

N/S number plate light n/w

N/S/R tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limits of wear (ON limit of wear in places due to slight uneveness of tread area)

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas starting to get abit corroded, and around suspension arm mounts

Pass 20 Nov 2019 122,836 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,961 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 109,761 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 106,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,027 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 102,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 96,003 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,799 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,300 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 79,298 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

belt squeel

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Nov 2011 72,867 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight brake inbalance rear brakes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

belt squeel

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

long handbrake travel but not reaching the stop

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,974 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 63,028 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 56,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,888 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them

Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 32,203 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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AO02 UAW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO02 UAW, 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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AO02 UAW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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