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VE51 AWO

2002 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,267 mi
Last recorded146,267 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 AWO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 146,267 miles

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

Tyres worn/ bald on edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 146,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Tyres worn/ bald on edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 139,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 139,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 134,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 128,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 128,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 122,921 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,860 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 115,860 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 107,546 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 107,546 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 99,040 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,992 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 90,992 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 77,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 60,791 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 60,777 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,161 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,326 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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VE51 AWO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE51 AWO, 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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VE51 AWO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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