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CU02 CPY

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,282 mi
Last recorded142,282 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 CPY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 142,282 miles

Fuel tank corroded

NSR & OSR underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 137,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 134,053 miles

slight underbody corrosion .

Pass 31 Mar 2023 131,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 123,200 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 122,427 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 122,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,690 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,323 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 113,323 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,873 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 108,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,972 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,332 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 90,614 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,484 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,907 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,073 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 69,072 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,288 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wall damage and mishaped tread pattern

Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,494 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 32,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CU02 CPY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU02 CPY, 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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CU02 CPY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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