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DX52 SWW

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,924 mi
Last recorded105,924 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 105,924 miles

Early Corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 105,920 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Early Corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,594 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 101,593 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,980 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,348 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,173 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2013 73,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,602 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,600 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,181 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,356 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,328 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 49,238 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,867 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,085 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 SWW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

DX52 SWW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 SWW safe to buy?

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