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DV02 KFJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,290 mi
Last recorded131,290 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 KFJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 131,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,671 miles

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 130,645 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 124,315 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,954 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,983 miles

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

Front corrosion to front cross member

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,185 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

excessive corrosion to fuel filler neck

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 28 Jul 2014 95,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

excessive corrosion to fuel filler neck

slight movement in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,611 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked no cords showing

several areas of corrosin non to be excessive

Pass 14 Jul 2012 86,789 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded at inner faces

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2012 86,789 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded at inner faces

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2011 83,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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)

front brake disc 's corroded on inner face

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall starting to crack

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front brake disc 's corroded on inner face

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall starting to crack

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,660 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 78,660 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded at inner faces

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,772 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,895 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn 2mm tread

N/S/R Tyre worn 3mm tread

Rear wiper blade split/smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,437 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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DV02 KFJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV02 KFJ, 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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DV02 KFJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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