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A5 KWO

1998 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,771 mi
Last recorded92,771 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Celica108,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KWO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 92,771 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,390 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 92,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 91,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 90,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 89,847 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,041 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 86,851 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,200 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

all tyres perished

fuel cap release stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2015 82,453 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

all tyres perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,494 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,361 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust rear joint in very poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,254 miles

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

exhaust rear joint very poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,087 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,055 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 55,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,831 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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A5 KWO is a 1998 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 108,130 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 A5 KWO, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 KWO registered?

A5 KWO is a 1998 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is A5 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 KWO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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