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DK52 HCC

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,870 mi
Last recorded261,870 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 HCC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 261,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 257,331 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 257,331 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 254,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 249,494 miles

battery and eml light on

corrosion has started to front and rear subframes and surrounding areas

Pass 16 Dec 2020 243,414 miles

battery and eml lights on

boot floor corroded and holed not within 30cm of any mounting points

Fail 30 Nov 2020 243,117 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 234,987 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 220,983 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 220,983 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside washer jet not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 207,680 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 207,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 196,325 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 188,758 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 188,758 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 180,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner braking faces

Fail 25 Nov 2014 180,147 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner braking faces

Pass 28 Nov 2013 170,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery light on dash indicating a fault with charging system.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 162,252 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly perished & mishapen on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre badly perished & mishapen on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 150,973 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Oct 2011 150,878 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs VERY BADLY worn & corroded

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

Rear brake discs VERY BADLY worn & corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 136,905 miles

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

offside rear tyre has three nails in its tread.205/45zr1788w

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,905 miles

offside rear tyre has three nails in its tread.205/45zr1788w

Pass 29 Sep 2009 123,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,082 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,218 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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DK52 HCC is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DK52 HCC, 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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DK52 HCC is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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