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DX52 KAO

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,395 mi
Last recorded123,395 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 KAO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,395 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,535 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 102,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,874 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates just within limits with colour of letters

Fail 19 Mar 2013 96,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates just within limits with colour of letters

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,433 miles

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 6 Jan 2011 71,428 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 71,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,972 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 34,380 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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DX52 KAO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DX52 KAO, 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 DX52 KAO registered?

DX52 KAO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is DX52 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 KAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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