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AP02 YEK

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,657 mi
Last recorded117,657 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YEK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 117,657 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All four spring cups/struts are corroded

Crash damage to n/s/r

Exhaust noisy, hitting body worn and has a slight leak from the rear joint

Fuel smell around tank/filler. no leaks when testing

Headlamp beams poor

The sills and n/s/r inner wing are covered and look corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,296 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 108,317 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security - Rear subframe area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,810 miles

extensive corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,497 miles

all tyres flat have pumped up but damage could have been done driving at low pressure

general corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,416 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,678 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges advise 4 wheel alignment check on suspension and steering geometry

general corrosion to underside

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2017 96,260 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

All four tyres wearing on edges advise 4 wheel alignment check on suspension and steering geometry

general corrosion to underside

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,969 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,149 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 54,149 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,715 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,561 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 40,538 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut in side wall

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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AP02 YEK is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AP02 YEK, 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 AP02 YEK registered?

AP02 YEK is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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