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K190 BBW

1993 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,646 mi
Last recorded142,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Celica125,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK190 BBW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 142,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 142,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 142,508 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 142,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 142,434 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 142,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 142,373 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 142,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills 2 patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,246 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 142,178 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2016 141,091 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 139,284 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 139,284 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 135,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 132,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 128,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 125,396 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 121,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 115,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 112,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 109,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 107,267 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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K190 BBW is a 1993 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 125,066 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 K190 BBW, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K190 BBW registered?

K190 BBW is a 1993 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K190 BBW safe to buy?

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