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HU52 LAU

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,992 mi
Last recorded134,992 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU52 LAU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 134,992 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,856 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,724 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 123,049 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 123,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 111,451 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 111,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,568 miles

light corrosion around rear trailing arm mounts

Fail 26 Nov 2018 101,568 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion around rear trailing arm mounts

Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,238 miles

Front tyre's worn on inner edges

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre's feathered

Fail 27 Nov 2017 86,238 miles

Front tyre's worn on inner edges

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre's feathered

Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,352 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,396 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,528 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 64,528 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,964 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,090 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 32,140 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 16,991 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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HU52 LAU 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 HU52 LAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HU52 LAU registered?

HU52 LAU is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is HU52 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU52 LAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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