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DA02 VUV

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,340 mi
Last recorded152,340 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 VUV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2019 152,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SUB FRAME (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2019 152,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard straight pipe between the 2 sensors (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb very dim (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective down pipe connection bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 149,563 miles

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

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 133,512 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2016 133,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure brake hose (3.6.I.1) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,152 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 113,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,780 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,778 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,848 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 84,657 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 74,286 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 74,286 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 63,335 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 63,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,430 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,259 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 39,259 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DA02 VUV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA02 VUV, 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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DA02 VUV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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