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YT52 MBY

2002 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,211 mi
Last recorded132,211 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Celica85,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 MBY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 132,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2017 129,450 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 126,978 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 126,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,034 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ns handbrake works but poor rerformance

nsf dip is on its max setting and the ajuster does not work

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,973 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 113,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 108,703 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 108,703 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,090 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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 103,050 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 103,050 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 15 Jan 2010 98,194 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 85,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,064 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 48,858 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 48,797 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2005 38,121 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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YT52 MBY is a 2002 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT52 MBY, 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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YT52 MBY is a 2002 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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