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K243 BOL

2000 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,653 mi
Last recorded129,653 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK243 BOL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 129,653 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 129,633 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 129,583 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 128,654 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,597 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 127,226 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 127,226 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 126,944 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 126,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 123,834 miles

Inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Rear differential mounting bush worn

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush

Fail 21 Mar 2016 123,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Rear differential mounting bush worn

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush

Pass 30 Jul 2014 123,768 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,254 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,307 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 122,722 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 120,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Aug 2010 120,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 119,053 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 155,248 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 112,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 112,122 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2006 112,102 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

brake warning light not going out

engine manage ment light on

rear wiper blade rubber ripped

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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K243 BOL is a 2000 Toyota Celica in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,967 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 K243 BOL, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K243 BOL registered?

K243 BOL is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is K243 BOL safe to buy?

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