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DY52 AYK

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,915 mi
Last recorded169,915 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 AYK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 169,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has some damage

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 169,881 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre pressure seems under inflated

Nearside Front tyre pressure seems under inflated

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has some damage

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 162,927 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 162,172 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 157,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 157,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 148,329 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2012 144,823 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 131,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 131,564 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,664 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 94,459 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,054 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 82,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,151 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,159 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 41,159 miles

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

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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DY52 AYK is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY52 AYK, 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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DY52 AYK is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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