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GK02 XMU

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,907 mi
Last recorded149,907 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 XMU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 149,907 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 145,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 141,882 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 141,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,295 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 133,251 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 133,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,678 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 131,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 127,376 miles

Excessive corrosion, offside outer sill, not within prescribed area.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 121,372 miles

Excessive corrosion offside outer sill, not within prescribed area

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

Nearside rear tyre tread stepping

Fail 30 Apr 2019 121,372 miles

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

Excessive corrosion offside outer sill, not within prescribed area

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

Nearside rear tyre tread stepping

Pass 29 May 2018 114,206 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepping

Fail 29 May 2018 114,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepping

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,057 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre tread stepping

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,672 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 96,707 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,041 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 90,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,241 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,501 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 57,280 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,280 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 19,922 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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GK02 XMU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK02 XMU, 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 GK02 XMU registered?

GK02 XMU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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