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AU52 SDY

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,907 mi
Last recorded130,907 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SDY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 130,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 130,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slightly weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 130,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 130,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 129,538 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 128,859 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck slightly corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 16 just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and engine covers making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Aug 2021 128,191 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Wiperblade Rubber Split

Engine Cover & Undertrays Fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 127,832 miles

radiator leak

underside corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 127,256 miles

coolant leak

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,210 miles

underbody engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2018 126,210 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underbody engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 122,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 115,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake inner pads wearing down

n/s front engine cowling insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,708 miles

front inner brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2012 86,993 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2012 86,993 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroding inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,070 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)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,611 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,300 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,775 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,363 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 52,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 52,359 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,490 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 SDY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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