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VK52 VAV

2002 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,695 mi
Last recorded135,695 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 VAV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 135,661 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake pedal low (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 133,476 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 132,068 miles

surface corrosion every where

Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 126,091 miles

ENGINE MIL LIGHT IS ON ALSO TRACTION IS TURNED OFF

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

Nearside Front bump stop twisted

Offside Front slight play in the rack end

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

slight movement in the handbrake

Fail 19 May 2017 126,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ENGINE MIL LIGHT IS ON ALSO TRACTION IS TURNED OFF

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

Nearside Front bump stop twisted

Offside Front slight play in the rack end

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

Pass 14 May 2016 121,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,623 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,099 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 79,099 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,589 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,229 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,454 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 40,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 29,379 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 VAV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

VK52 VAV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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