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HG51 WYV

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,376 mi
Last recorded110,376 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 WYV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 110,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,362 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 97,459 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 97,454 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 67,624 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2022 67,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,238 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 56,226 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 44,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre cracking

Oil leak

Various underbody components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 42,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Oil leak

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,079 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,114 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,672 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2013 36,349 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 34,883 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,458 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 33,458 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 32,371 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,653 miles

both front tyres pereshed

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,370 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 26,370 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has cuts to side wall.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 23,462 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 20,177 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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HG51 WYV is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HG51 WYV, 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 HG51 WYV registered?

HG51 WYV is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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The MOT history for HG51 WYV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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