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VX52 AOY

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,741 mi
Last recorded145,741 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 AOY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 145,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion all over

Pass 22 May 2024 138,598 miles

Fuel filler pipe heavily corroded.

Pass 11 May 2023 130,733 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front axle corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2022 127,302 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and reatr (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

sill covers fitted nearside and offside

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2022 127,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and reatr (0.1 (b))

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

sill covers fitted nearside and offside

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,635 miles

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

all suspension components heavy corrosion

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 125,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

all suspension components heavy corrosion

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,523 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 123,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,031 miles

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,957 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 106,536 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Aug 2014 100,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,327 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,883 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 69,309 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,264 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 53,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

long pull to handbrake

Fail 17 Aug 2007 43,930 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both font wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,930 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both font wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,055 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 28,625 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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VX52 AOY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VX52 AOY, 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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VX52 AOY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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