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YJ52 KVF

2002 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,999 mi
Last recorded145,999 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 KVF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 145,999 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 145,997 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 144,644 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,794 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 142,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 140,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 137,600 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 137,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 136,857 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 136,857 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,561 miles

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

Nearside front driving lamp broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,090 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,461 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 95,461 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,201 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,086 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 83,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,246 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 73,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,179 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,590 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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YJ52 KVF is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YJ52 KVF, 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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YJ52 KVF is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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