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BT52 VHV

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,340 mi
Last recorded115,340 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VHV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 115,340 miles

nearside front cv gaiter damp

Fail 17 May 2014 115,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front cv gaiter damp

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,267 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 6 Aug 2013 108,267 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,668 miles

rear brake pipes covered with grease... unable to fully inspect

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 96,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes covered with grease... unable to fully inspect

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 85,207 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted/scored

Fail 27 Jul 2011 85,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear brake disc pitted/scored

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,917 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2009 63,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,134 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 47,552 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 41,207 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 34,378 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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BT52 VHV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT52 VHV, 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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BT52 VHV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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