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2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,037 mi
Last recorded148,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 VKW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2021 148,037 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 146,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear back plate heavily corroded and worn

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

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

Travel at handbrake lever

general surface corrosion underneath vehicle

surface corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 1 Dec 2016 138,532 miles

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Dec 2016 138,532 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer sill has cover fitted

Offside Outer sill has cover fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2015 122,173 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,840 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 101,842 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,472 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,484 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 72,484 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,583 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,347 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 51,631 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 51,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 48,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 48,237 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,729 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 43,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YC02 VKW is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC02 VKW, 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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YC02 VKW is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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