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HV51 GVE

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,053 mi
Last recorded128,053 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GVE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2024 128,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in various places

travel on handbrake

Pass 13 Feb 2023 121,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,619 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,369 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 108,365 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,365 miles

All Rear Suspension Components Corroded But Not Excessively.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (2054517) (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 99,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (2054517) (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,221 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

Surface Corrosion To Rear Suspension Components And Chassis.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

Surface Corrosion To Rear Suspension Components And Chassis.

Pass 18 May 2016 88,645 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 84,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 84,327 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 80,968 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 80,965 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres getting low on tread

under bonnet covers loose

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,525 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 63,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 55,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,504 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 51,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,605 miles

front no plate cracked

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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HV51 GVE is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV51 GVE, 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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HV51 GVE is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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