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GU51 YTK

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,993 mi
Last recorded143,993 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YTK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 143,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 137,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 132,058 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 125,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 121,095 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,908 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 114,908 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 114,841 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2017 114,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,715 miles

ADVISE[ OIL LEAK.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 106,615 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 18 Nov 2011 81,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,584 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 53,502 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,689 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,276 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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GU51 YTK is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YTK, 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

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What year was GU51 YTK registered?

GU51 YTK is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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