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FP52 AVY

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,580 mi
Last recorded88,580 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 AVY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 76,178 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper smearing

both sides brake disc corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front wiper smearing

both sides brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre loosing air from valve

Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,135 miles

Engine over heating

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front and Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Steering rack slightly tight.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 76,135 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Engine over heating

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front and Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management lamp on

engine over heating

exhuast heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2010 65,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,325 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,782 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 50,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 37,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 25,677 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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FP52 AVY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP52 AVY, 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 FP52 AVY registered?

FP52 AVY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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