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AU52 NKP

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,810 mi
Last recorded169,810 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NKP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2023 169,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 163,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 160,399 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Fail 1 Nov 2021 160,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 156,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 149,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,365 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

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

Slight rear blow from rear silencer.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 131,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,733 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,532 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,395 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,556 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 75,827 miles

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

o/s/f spotlight is not illuminating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,827 miles

o/s/f spotlight is not illuminating

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,016 miles

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

both front brake discs are pitted on the inner edges

some brake pipes are greased (unable to carry out full check)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,077 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 43,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,573 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,809 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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AU52 NKP is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU52 NKP, 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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AU52 NKP is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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