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BL02 PYY

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,950 mi
Last recorded99,950 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 PYY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,950 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 99,950 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 99,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,219 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle and all suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2023 97,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle and all suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 81,341 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 78,790 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,396 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 66,741 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,630 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,176 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,453 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,023 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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BL02 PYY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL02 PYY, 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 BL02 PYY registered?

BL02 PYY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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