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VK52 UZX

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 UZX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 83,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,622 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 81,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,044 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,942 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 73,977 miles

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust and on components

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust on components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,154 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 12 Oct 2016 62,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,983 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,257 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 55,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,021 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,563 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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VK52 UZX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VK52 UZX, 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 VK52 UZX registered?

VK52 UZX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is VK52 UZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK52 UZX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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