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AO55 VVT

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,723 mi
Last recorded120,723 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VVT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 120,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 116,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 116,426 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 112,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 112,905 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sill closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 108,985 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and closing panels rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake pads rusted

Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills and closing panels rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant slightly low

fanbelt perished

rear brake pads rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 104,091 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear inner bushed getting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to centrepipe joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills getting rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Jun 2017 85,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,038 miles

noise from offside rear handbrake shoes area

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,679 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,636 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,757 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,908 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,070 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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AO55 VVT is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AO55 VVT, 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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AO55 VVT is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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