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2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,437 mi
Last recorded136,437 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 MVP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 136,437 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 128,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 122,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 122,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 117,746 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 117,746 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,982 miles

Both rear tyres - tread depth on leagal min.

Larger tyres fitted to front than rear.

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

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

Windscreen de-laminating at n/s.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 104,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres - tread depth on leagal min.

Larger tyres fitted to front than rear.

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

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

Radiator hose clip heavily corroded.

Windscreen de-laminating at n/s.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,021 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cut.

o/s wiper rubber torn at end.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,948 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 76,948 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,655 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2009 64,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,208 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 51,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,814 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,549 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 MVP is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 MVP, 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 MVP is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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