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GY56 ZKU

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 ZKU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 124,836 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,289 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 124,285 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2024 123,842 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2024 123,842 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2023 123,102 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 122,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 121,795 miles

Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side sill covered with side skirts

Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,591 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 116,217 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 116,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 114,382 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 110,782 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,068 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,695 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,117 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 47,228 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 47,227 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,924 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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GY56 ZKU 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 78.3%.

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 GY56 ZKU, 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 GY56 ZKU registered?

GY56 ZKU is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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