CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU51 YHH

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,601 mi
Last recorded122,601 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YHH
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 122,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 121,731 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 120,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 119,690 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 118,802 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 117,534 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 116,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,114 miles

Offside Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 111,372 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,967 miles

Plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,851 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,441 miles

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

engine management lamp on

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2015 104,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

different size tyres front to rear

engine management lamp on

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2011 86,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,744 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 80,742 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise brakes noisey when operated

Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,879 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 64,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,730 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,331 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,176 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 28,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 27,658 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
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU51 YHH is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 GU51 YHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU51 YHH?

You can check the full history of GU51 YHH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU51 YHH registered?

GU51 YHH is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is GU51 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 YHH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU51 YHH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU51 YHH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.