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VA02 VPM

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,081 mi
Last recorded146,081 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VPM
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 146,081 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 139,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both front (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides at rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Oil leak oil leak at rear of engine ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 133,708 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 133,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,216 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,801 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 121,801 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2012 117,884 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 112,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 102,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 80,500 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 80,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,534 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 VPM is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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