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C18 VVT

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

98,203 mi
Last recorded98,203 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 VVT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,456 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Feb 2024 90,327 miles

corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Feb 2023 84,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,457 miles

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

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

corrosion in various places

offside rear tyre heavliy cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2022 83,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion in various places

offside rear tyre heavliy cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,074 miles

corrosion in various places

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corroison in various places

Fail 4 Jan 2020 75,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corroison in various places

Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,806 miles

corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Jan 2018 67,761 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and heavily worn on edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 64,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ecu light on

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 53,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 51,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler vent pipes corroded

shallow cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2013 51,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler vent pipes corroded

park brake lever has very little reserve travel

shallow cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,546 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 44,444 miles

nearside rear brake drags slightly

rear suspension components corroded

screw embedded in tread of offside rear tyre (punctured)

shallow cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2011 44,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear brake drags slightly

rear suspension components corroded

screw embedded in tread of offside rear tyre (punctured)

shallow cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,110 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jan 2010 41,109 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jan 2009 36,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,149 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 32,759 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,759 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,595 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 20,550 miles

both front brake discs deteriorating on outer part of inner faces

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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C18 VVT is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C18 VVT, 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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C18 VVT is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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