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VA02 UOY

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,742 mi
Last recorded131,742 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UOY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,742 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 131,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 119,213 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 104,574 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 104,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,546 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 90,546 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,763 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front blades smearing

nsr brakes sticking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,619 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,216 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 26 Apr 2012 67,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,933 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,057 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,117 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,427 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,180 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,180 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,416 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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VA02 UOY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA02 UOY, 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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VA02 UOY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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