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EX51 EVV

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

162,108 mi
Last recorded162,108 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 EVV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 162,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 157,175 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 157,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 154,708 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 154,703 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 154,617 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 152,667 miles

Brakes slightly spongy

Handbrake lever travel is long

Fail 9 Aug 2021 152,667 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brakes slightly spongy

Handbrake lever travel is long

Pass 21 Aug 2020 151,241 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 151,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 150,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear to hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 150,104 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear to hoses slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 148,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 148,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 141,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 134,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 134,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 130,833 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting inspection of some items.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of sills.

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 128,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Tailgate support struts weak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre pressure was 12 psi (should be 32psi)

spare tyre deflated

Pass 11 Aug 2014 128,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tailgate support struts weak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre pressure was 12 psi (should be 32psi)

spare tyre deflated

Fail 5 Aug 2013 120,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 113,806 miles

Battery clamp not fully secureing battery.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades deteriorating

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

no engine oil showing on dipstick.

sill guards fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2012 113,806 miles

Battery clamp not fully secureing battery.

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blades deteriorating

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

no engine oil showing on dipstick.

sill guards fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner and outer faces of both rear brake discs stearting to corrode

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 16 Aug 2010 91,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs corroding on inner face

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,827 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s rear not allowing full inspection of Adult seatbelt

Spare tyre deflated

underguards fitted under engine and outer door sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,212 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded (innerfaces)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 61,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,698 miles

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

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

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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EX51 EVV is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 EX51 EVV, 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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EX51 EVV is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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