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CA02 VXW

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,622 mi
Last recorded174,622 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VXW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 174,622 miles

Minor underbody corrosion, especially to suspension and steering components

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 174,622 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated Secondary catch stiff and not returning (8.4.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Minor underbody corrosion, especially to suspension and steering components

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 171,326 miles

Minor corrosion to rear inner sills

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2016 171,326 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Minor corrosion to rear inner sills

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inside edge

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2015 168,198 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 168,198 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 158,283 miles

Engine Management light is on.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 150,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 143,447 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 139,432 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 135,021 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 128,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 106,368 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 104,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

no rear washers

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 78,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 57,708 miles

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

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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CA02 VXW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA02 VXW, 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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CA02 VXW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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