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A17 AKV

1999 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Toyota Celica102,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AKV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 98,473 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,927 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 96,927 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,563 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 93,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 91,306 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 91,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 89,965 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,193 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,427 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,862 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,728 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,321 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,630 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R, O/S/R Tyres Deteriorated and cracks appearing on the tyres.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,229 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,541 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,571 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 61,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,192 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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A17 AKV is a 1999 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 102,690 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 A17 AKV, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 AKV registered?

A17 AKV is a 1999 Toyota Celica, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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