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CE51 VXK

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,201 mi
Last recorded138,201 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 VXK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 138,201 miles

Emissions not tested due to the amount of smoke produced when under acceleration (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

battery loose

nearside rear brake pads crumbling

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2016 137,640 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2016 137,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2015 134,036 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

general corrosion to inner sills

nsf shock absorber boot split

osf shock absorber boot split

Pass 13 Jul 2015 134,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

general corrosion to inner sills

nsf shock absorber boot split

osf shock absorber boot split

Pass 8 Aug 2014 127,119 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,589 miles

Oil leak

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

both floor to sills slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 102,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,229 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 89,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,677 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 58,634 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 58,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CE51 VXK is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 90,977 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 CE51 VXK, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE51 VXK registered?

CE51 VXK is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is CE51 VXK safe to buy?

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