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VA52 UOU

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,549 mi
Last recorded52,549 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UOU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 52,549 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 52,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 52,247 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 51,935 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 51,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 51,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 50,925 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,986 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 46,521 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,209 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,276 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 33,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,184 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,389 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,502 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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VA52 UOU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VA52 UOU, 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 VA52 UOU registered?

VA52 UOU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is VA52 UOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 UOU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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