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GU51 YVF

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,555 mi
Last recorded135,555 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 135,555 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 131,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Floor and inner sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 125,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Inner sills corroded

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

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 125,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Air filter housing hose clamps loose.

Centre exhaust rubber mounting broken

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 119,598 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body covered in underseal

Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,347 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 109,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,133 miles

slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Oct 2017 102,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,271 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are close to wear indicators

Pass 29 Aug 2015 93,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 93,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,887 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,152 miles

Both rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 78,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2011 78,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,807 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 63,903 miles

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

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

chunk out of near side outer tyre side wall very borderline

cutts in off side front inner tyre side wall very borderline

Pass 28 Oct 2006 60,473 miles

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

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

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 YVF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YVF, 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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What year was GU51 YVF registered?

GU51 YVF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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