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VA52 VOP

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,272 mi
Last recorded103,272 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VOP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 103,272 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and have high and low spots on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres hade got high and low spots on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,507 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 98,492 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 94,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 88,864 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 88,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 82,112 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 77,336 miles

Both front coil spring seats perished and cracked.

Both front drive shaft vibration dampers perished.

Both front shock absorber dust covers split.

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2015 77,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front coil spring seats perished and cracked.

Both front drive shaft vibration dampers perished.

Both front shock absorber dust covers split.

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner tread.

Pass 10 May 2014 70,440 miles

slight wear to both front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,096 miles

Front shock absorber gaiters split

N/S/R tyre wearing low

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

Pass 5 May 2012 58,978 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 58,978 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 53,729 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber gaitor /dust cover is split.

Pass 15 May 2010 48,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 35,297 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

rear discs corroded on inside face

Pass 13 May 2008 23,788 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 17,948 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,818 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 9,451 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 VOP is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VA52 VOP, 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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VA52 VOP is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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