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G5 VVT

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,007 mi
Last recorded134,007 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VVT
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 134,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Connecting Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (underside) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2024 133,340 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 125,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 125,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,741 miles

Clutch excessively worn

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 123,741 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step by pillar 'B' - plastic sill covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator N/S inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Clutch excessively worn

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,017 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes to the body on both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 110,238 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 103,939 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 98,021 miles

Both front head lamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,088 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted obscuring most of the component for inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,278 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 47,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,138 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 39,130 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,574 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,749 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,749 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front 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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G5 VVT is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 75,506 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 G5 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 20 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G5 VVT is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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