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YL51 VUU

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,525 mi
Last recorded178,525 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 VUU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 178,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 163,656 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 157,551 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle has general age related surface corrosion throughout (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 147,356 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear subframes heavily corroded

front and rear suspension parts corroded

underbody heavily corroded in all areas

Fail 9 Mar 2016 147,346 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front xmember (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 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)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

exhaust incomplete

underbody corroded in all areas

Pass 23 Jan 2015 144,588 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

under side of car corroded in places

Fail 21 Jan 2015 144,588 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

under side of car corroded in places

Pass 23 Jan 2014 140,902 miles

engine light on

Fail 23 Jan 2014 140,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 137,025 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 137,025 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 133,270 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 133,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 121,691 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 104,517 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 10 Dec 2009 104,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

underside very rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2009 100,405 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2008 94,306 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 94,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 86,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,428 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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YL51 VUU is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc 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 YL51 VUU, 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 YL51 VUU registered?

YL51 VUU is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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