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VA02 WVE

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,267 mi
Last recorded139,267 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WVE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 139,267 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 138,998 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 138,572 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 135,936 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2022 135,879 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 135,679 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 135,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 135,375 miles

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Inner sills corroded.

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 135,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Inner sills corroded.

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 134,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear subframes corroded.

Inner sills corroded.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 133,751 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2018 133,751 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake lever travel high.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 126,257 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Fail 4 May 2017 126,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Handbrake lever travel high.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 111,647 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 111,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 105,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,519 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,792 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 69,634 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 63,724 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,469 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,403 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,009 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 WVE is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WVE, 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 WVE is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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