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FP52 URV

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

142,252 mi
Last recorded142,252 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 URV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 142,252 miles

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

corrosion to rear subframe and adjoining suspension parts

Pass 4 Oct 2024 140,962 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 140,958 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,753 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 137,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 136,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 134,011 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 131,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 130,153 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 130,153 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 126,773 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 126,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,008 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 249,260 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,900 miles

front brake pads inner getting low

sleight bind nearside frot

Fail 28 Nov 2015 113,830 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

front brake pads inner getting low

sleight bind nearside frot

Pass 6 Dec 2014 107,473 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 100,535 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK-OIL LEVEL LOW

SLIGHT SQUEAK WHEN REVERCEING VEHICLE

brake fluid level slighty low

Fail 7 Dec 2013 100,535 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ENGINE OIL LEAK-OIL LEVEL LOW

SLIGHT SQUEAK WHEN REVERCEING VEHICLE

brake fluid level slighty low

Pass 22 Nov 2012 93,715 miles

brake fluid level slighty low

engine oil level low

Fail 22 Nov 2012 93,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid level slighty low

engine oil level low

Fail 30 Nov 2011 86,229 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,229 miles

oil level low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,022 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,169 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 56,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 16 Dec 2008 56,884 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,491 miles

nearside front tyre damage to outer side wall + wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,978 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,944 miles

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

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

near side front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,201 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 URV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 URV, 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 URV registered?

FP52 URV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is FP52 URV safe to buy?

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