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AK05 KMJ

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,536 mi
Last recorded101,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KMJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 101,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 101,536 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 97,013 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 96,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 92,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 92,429 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 90,113 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 89,327 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2020 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,000 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 88,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,043 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,646 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 85,264 miles

Front both front tyre walls cracked

Fail 9 May 2016 85,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Front both front tyre walls cracked

Nearside Front 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)

brake fluid low

Fail 2 Jun 2015 84,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 82,618 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 80,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 69,886 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 37,256 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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AK05 KMJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,656 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 AK05 KMJ, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 KMJ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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