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VK02 TKO

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,379 mi
Last recorded151,379 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 TKO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 151,379 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 139,175 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 139,172 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 133,884 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 129,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 129,738 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 123,129 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 117,331 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2012 117,331 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

front discs heavily coroded

long handbrake travel

rear discs heavily coroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 109,762 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 109,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 97,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,142 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 86,872 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,872 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 60,860 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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VK02 TKO is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK02 TKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK02 TKO registered?

VK02 TKO is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is VK02 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK02 TKO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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