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YJ02 GKV

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,707 mi
Last recorded133,707 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 GKV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 123,153 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 100,100 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 100,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,825 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 96,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,330 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 94,330 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2012 89,835 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 89,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 78,835 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 67,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,744 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 59,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,219 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 36,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YJ02 GKV is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YJ02 GKV, 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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YJ02 GKV is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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