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VK52 LUP

2003 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,727 mi
Last recorded170,727 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 LUP
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 170,727 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 170,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 155,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 147,166 miles

Rear rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 138,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 138,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension struts slightly corroded

rear brake discs surfaces rusty

spring seats slightly corroded rear

Pass 11 Nov 2013 133,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

emmisions fluctuating

engine noise ???

exhaust damaged

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2013 133,951 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

emmisions fluctuating

engine noise ???

exhaust damaged

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2012 124,078 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

rear heat sheld insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 108,413 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,389 miles

hand brake long travel

Fail 11 Oct 2010 88,389 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake long travel

Pass 19 May 2009 85,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,301 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,649 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,490 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,721 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 44,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper split

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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VK52 LUP is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 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 VK52 LUP, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK52 LUP registered?

VK52 LUP is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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