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AU52 UOK

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

111,541 mi
Last recorded111,541 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 111,541 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 111,541 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 111,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear joint - gasket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 110,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,880 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,607 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,387 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,306 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 110,306 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 110,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,894 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 109,412 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,252 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,761 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 94,421 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 94,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 88,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,439 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

alternator belt perished and split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 76,165 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,346 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 49,720 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 33,563 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 UOK is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 UOK, 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 UOK is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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