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EK52 UZM

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,540 mi
Last recorded38,540 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 UZM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 38,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 37,768 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 37,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 35,568 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 35,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick osr and nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 33,945 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,114 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 32,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Vertical link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,956 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 24,597 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 24,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 14 Oct 2016 23,052 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)

nail o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,351 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 19,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 17,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,908 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 14,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 13,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,623 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 10,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,908 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,181 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,163 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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EK52 UZM is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK52 UZM, 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 EK52 UZM registered?

EK52 UZM is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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