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2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,922 mi
Last recorded141,922 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VPV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All suspension and brake components corroded front and rear both sides

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Removed the stickers from the windscreen

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Both sides sills slight corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Tail lens damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corroded front to rear

Fail 20 Jul 2018 131,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension and brake components corroded front and rear both sides

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Removed the stickers from the windscreen

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Both sides sills slight corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Tail lens damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corroded front to rear

Pass 11 Dec 2014 126,805 miles

front to rear pads and disc pitted, genrol corrosion all round, rear brack light cluster brocken,

Fail 14 Mar 2012 124,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s front shock absorber slight misting of oil. engine management light is displayed.

underbody starting to rust. handbrake lever slight reserve travel.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,063 miles

o/s front shock absorber slight misting of oil. engine management light is displayed.

underbody starting to rust. handbrake lever slight reserve travel.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 119,563 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 110,944 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nosey brake

Fail 4 Feb 2010 110,944 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nosey brake

Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,845 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 79,544 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 56,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 56,209 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 43,749 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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FA52 VPV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA52 VPV, 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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FA52 VPV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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