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GV06 KOW

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,939 mi
Last recorded117,939 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 KOW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 117,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 117,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 116,213 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 116,077 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 112,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight brake unbalance on front brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2020 101,936 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 101,936 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,982 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 95,789 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 95,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,621 miles

Engine Light On Dash

Pass 7 Oct 2015 86,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,693 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,693 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,540 miles

front brake balance just within limits

Pass 12 May 2011 57,067 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 50,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,624 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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GV06 KOW is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GV06 KOW, 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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What year was GV06 KOW registered?

GV06 KOW is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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