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VX52 AVD

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,087 mi
Last recorded112,087 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 112,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 112,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,147 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2022 95,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,850 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 87,850 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,921 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/side screen washer jet weak

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2020 84,921 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

n/side screen washer jet weak

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,691 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 78,691 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,685 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,729 miles

BODY DAMAGE TO N/SIDE REAR

N/SIDE FRONT SCREEN WASHER WEAK

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,706 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,187 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 57,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,721 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,721 miles

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

noise in n/side rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 42,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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 AVD 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 AVD, 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 VX52 AVD registered?

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

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