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VO02 TMY

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,594 mi
Last recorded219,594 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 TMY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 219,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 212,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 206,981 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)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 206,980 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2017 198,923 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 198,923 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 188,828 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 188,828 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 179,795 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 179,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 158,071 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 158,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 137,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 95,271 miles

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,212 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2010 76,143 miles

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

Front under tray cover is fitted

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,074 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,211 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 31,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,363 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 TMY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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