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GL52 GVY

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,961 mi
Last recorded143,961 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 GVY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 143,961 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 139,185 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 132,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 130,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit and cracked on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracked in tred

Fail 26 Jun 2017 130,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit and cracked on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracked in tred

Pass 27 Sep 2016 129,783 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 126,238 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 122,384 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 118,742 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 112,500 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 112,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 103,827 miles

stone chip in windscreen just out of swept area

Fail 8 Dec 2011 103,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

stone chip in windscreen just out of swept area

Pass 14 Dec 2010 94,544 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Handbrake near end of travel.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 73,249 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking.

Front brakes binding slightly (Borderline)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 72,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet safety catch sticking.

Front brakes binding slightly (Borderline)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,235 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 59,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 50,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,987 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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GL52 GVY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL52 GVY, 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 GL52 GVY registered?

GL52 GVY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is GL52 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 GVY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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