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DK02 YCL

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,377 mi
Last recorded162,377 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 YCL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 162,377 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 162,291 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 160,729 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 147,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension parts have slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2016 147,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension parts have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2015 131,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,276 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure @ fuel tank fixing

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 103,849 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2013 103,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 92,837 miles

n/s windscreen chipped

n/s wiper blade worn

Fail 11 Feb 2012 92,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

n/s windscreen chipped

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,914 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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 76,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,649 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,001 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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DK02 YCL is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black 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 DK02 YCL, 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 DK02 YCL registered?

DK02 YCL is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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