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AU05 VEO

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,874 mi
Last recorded124,874 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VEO
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 124,874 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Age related corrosion to all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 124,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Age corrosion across vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 123,332 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 120,258 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 118,612 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,468 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 116,468 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 116,283 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 106,641 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 100,207 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 100,192 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 88,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,900 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 75,474 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2011 66,069 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,095 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 51,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,585 miles

tyres low / worn on edges

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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AU05 VEO is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU05 VEO, 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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What year was AU05 VEO registered?

AU05 VEO is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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