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DY04 VKK

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,503 mi
Last recorded155,503 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 VKK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 155,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 155,250 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))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (Front to Rear) Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 147,180 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 146,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Heavy surface corrosion on both front and rear sub-frames and associated components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,310 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

engine smokes

exhaust heat shield loose

man light on

underside very rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2016 143,290 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

engine smokes

exhaust heat shield loose

man light on

underside very rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2015 135,351 miles

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

e/m/l light on

engine oil very low

Fail 26 Jun 2015 135,351 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

e/m/l light on

engine oil very low

Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,266 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 125,265 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 119,248 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,964 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 7 Jun 2011 100,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,025 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 85,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 64,576 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 64,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,487 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 48,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 44,327 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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DY04 VKK is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 80,341 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 DY04 VKK, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY04 VKK is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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