2002 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · PL52 XEO
2002 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 146,278 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL52 XEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/12/2024
- 146,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL52 XEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Celica (PL52 XEO) between November 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted mounting pin (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
PL52 XEO Mileage History
- 27/11/2021128,080 mi
- 12/11/2022133,088 mi+5,008 mi
- 02/11/2023142,352 mi+9,264 mi
- 29/11/2024146,264 mi+3,912 mi
- 03/12/2024146,278 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 6,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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