CarVerify

Free Car Check

FB02 PKV

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

157,830 mi
Last recorded157,830 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 PKV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 157,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 157,821 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 150,016 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 143,356 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 131,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50ZR16 91W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 103,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50ZR16 91W XL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,623 miles

engine cover fitted

engine undertrays fitted

slight smearing from wiper blades

split in sidewall of o/s/r tyre but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,638 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,321 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,933 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,334 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,659 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 15 Aug 2005 14,263 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)

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
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FB02 PKV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FB02 PKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB02 PKV?

You can check the full history of FB02 PKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FB02 PKV registered?

FB02 PKV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 August 2002.

Is FB02 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB02 PKV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB02 PKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FB02 PKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.