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DX52 VVW

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 VVW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 142,219 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 138,047 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both inner wheel arch corroded/holed

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 130,871 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear brake bake plates corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 125,646 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 125,629 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 120,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,049 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 115,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 106,646 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 106,646 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch freed and lubricated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on mot limit require attention (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,374 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,839 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,616 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,616 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,813 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel filler pipe to the fuel tank is corroding, but not affecting it's structural strength

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,506 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 45,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,461 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 39,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,953 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,560 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 VVW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

DX52 VVW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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