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YJ52 MKK

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,015 mi
Last recorded144,015 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MKK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 144,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 142,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2017 130,692 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 125,787 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 125,787 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 117,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,402 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,572 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 107,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 103,794 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 103,794 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 103,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,787 miles

Advise thorough service

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose - bolt missing/snapped

Oil leak from engine - filter ?

Rear brske discs badly corroded and pads wearing thin - advise replacement

Fail 14 Feb 2011 93,787 miles

Advise thorough service

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose - bolt missing/snapped

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

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

Oil leak from engine - filter ?

Rear brske discs badly corroded and pads wearing thin - advise replacement

Pass 30 Jan 2010 84,705 miles

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

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 7 Feb 2009 75,590 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 75,521 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,261 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,261 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,248 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,312 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 MKK is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YJ52 MKK, 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 MKK is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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