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J254 KAE

2006 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,367 mi
Last recorded186,367 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 KAE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 186,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak heavy ()

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2017 181,262 miles

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 173,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 173,298 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 151,194 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 151,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 144,419 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 144,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 142,322 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 138,769 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 131,916 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2010 127,374 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 127,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 124,867 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 121,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 120,810 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 120,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J254 KAE is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 J254 KAE, 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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J254 KAE is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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