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FX52 KFU

2002 Toyota Celica

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,211 mi
Last recorded110,211 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 KFU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 110,211 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2024 107,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2024 107,323 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking cooler pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front wipers fouling scuttle panel

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 107,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 106,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 105,874 miles

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,038 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Fail 28 Aug 2020 103,038 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 28 Aug 2019 102,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,342 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front brake discs corroded, approx 2mm left on front brake pads

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,272 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 99,272 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,163 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,378 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,089 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,738 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,915 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,546 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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FX52 KFU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FX52 KFU, 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 FX52 KFU registered?

FX52 KFU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is FX52 KFU safe to buy?

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