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VO52 VVX

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,852 mi
Last recorded124,852 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 VVX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2025 124,852 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front both front disks have slight scoring

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2024 121,233 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 121,203 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 108,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 103,179 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,220 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,394 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on outer side wall but not to cord

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front shock absorber bump stops detreated

Fail 7 Mar 2019 96,394 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on outer side wall but not to cord

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front shock absorber bump stops detreated

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,255 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,380 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,516 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking

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

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,720 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,014 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,348 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,609 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 55,608 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 27,596 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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VO52 VVX is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO52 VVX, 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 VO52 VVX registered?

VO52 VVX is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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