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DA51 VVX

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,000 mi
Last recorded166,000 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VVX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 166,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake high

no rear seats fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 165,919 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sills and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 161,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox exit pipe (7.1.2)

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)

eml on

rear brake discs worn

vehicle has surface corrosion at both sill rear points, close to and including suspension components

Fail 29 Jan 2018 161,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from backbox exit pipe (7.1.2)

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)

all brake discs worn

eml on

vehicle has surface corrosion at both sill rear points, close to and including suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2017 155,543 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 148,936 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 142,575 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 142,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 136,133 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 136,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 127,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 121,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 115,916 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 115,911 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 108,710 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 108,702 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 101,280 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 101,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 85,572 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 79,246 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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DA51 VVX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DA51 VVX, 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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What year was DA51 VVX registered?

DA51 VVX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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