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VO02 SWV

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,634 mi
Last recorded161,634 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 SWV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 161,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 161,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 153,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 145,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rears before flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both side rears (2.4.C.1b)

surface corossion lower radiator penal

Fail 24 Oct 2017 145,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rears before flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both side rears (2.4.C.1b)

surface corossion lower radiator penal

Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,659 miles

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Front + Rear (2.7.2a)

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Oct 2016 135,659 miles

Front subframe has surface corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Front + Rear (2.7.2a)

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Oct 2015 126,003 miles

complete under body slightly corrroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 126,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 115,303 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,755 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 105,754 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,547 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 88,323 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 86,017 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 82,001 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 73,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 62,018 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 62,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 47,914 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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VO02 SWV 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 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 VO02 SWV, 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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VO02 SWV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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