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DS02 KVP

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

125,736 mi
Last recorded125,736 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KVP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 125,736 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os + ns trailing arm mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns + os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side rear handbrake requires attention

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2024 110,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 100,782 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 96,083 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

adjustment required to handbrake lever

Pass 6 Jul 2020 92,381 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,755 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,251 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 86,251 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 76,407 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 76,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Aug 2014 55,619 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 51,905 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 45,646 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,523 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,025 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 24,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,978 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,982 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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DS02 KVP is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DS02 KVP, 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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DS02 KVP is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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