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YB52 KDK

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

198,675 mi
Last recorded198,675 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 KDK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2026 198,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 195,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 192,363 miles

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))

rear chassis generally corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2023 187,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 181,639 miles

headlamp covers starting to deteriate

Fail 30 Nov 2021 181,402 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 176,098 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 169,220 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 169,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 162,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 156,567 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 148,688 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 148,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 139,892 miles

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 10 Dec 2014 129,565 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 129,564 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 122,703 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 122,703 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 116,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,415 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 96,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 96,908 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 87,145 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 87,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,410 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007
Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,955 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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YB52 KDK is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YB52 KDK, 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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YB52 KDK is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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