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DA52 DKE

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,702 mi
Last recorded125,702 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 DKE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 125,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 125,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 120,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also innersill / wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also innersill / wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes rear ends to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake travel long

Fail 1 May 2025 119,983 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also innersill / wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also innersill / wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes rear ends to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake travel long

Pass 24 Apr 2024 115,913 miles

Rear both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 8 May 2023 110,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,106 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH ALSO OSR INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 109,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH ALSO OSR INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 105,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,410 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 101,409 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury tailgate support struts weak (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,903 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,505 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 78,136 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low and perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,433 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,611 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,375 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 43,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,577 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,779 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 18,115 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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DA52 DKE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA52 DKE, 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 DA52 DKE registered?

DA52 DKE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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