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AO52 VXX

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,800 mi
Last recorded79,800 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VXX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,800 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 79,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 77,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,418 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE FRONT LINK ARM BOTTOM BOOT SMALL SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS WEAK BUT NOT HOLED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS LOW 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR PIPES / EXPOSED BRAKE PIPE ENDS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

WHOLE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes, ABS to Hoses in front inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes, at rear end in inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills / inner rear arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 72,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills / trailing arm mount at rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 72,357 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,857 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 71,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 69,416 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 69,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,962 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 65,238 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking along the treads

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,238 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking along the treads

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 60,698 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,580 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,848 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,029 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,328 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 29,328 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,528 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 23,528 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,446 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 16,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 16,108 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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AO52 VXX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO52 VXX, 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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AO52 VXX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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