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YL02 PKJ

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,803 mi
Last recorded134,803 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 PKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 134,803 miles

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2023 134,436 miles

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2021 133,516 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,491 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 122,080 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,009 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,340 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 114,921 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage repair strongly advised (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 111,511 miles

Engine management light stays on

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,656 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 107,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 103,420 miles

Engine oil level low

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Small cut in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2013 103,420 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Small cut in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,587 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)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 93,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 93,087 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 93,050 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine oily

Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,792 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

hanbrake travel high

Fail 12 Jan 2010 88,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded

hanbrake travel high

Pass 26 Jul 2008 77,720 miles

handbrake travel high

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,717 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 45,334 miles

advise on small stonechips on windscreen

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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YL02 PKJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL02 PKJ, 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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What year was YL02 PKJ registered?

YL02 PKJ is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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