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K2 AMG

1996 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,822 mi
Last recorded85,822 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 AMG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 85,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service Brake Performance: Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, exhaust etc.

Pass 4 Jan 2024 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,725 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,683 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,600 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,590 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,457 miles

plastic side skirts fitted

rear suspension links corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,330 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,262 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 83,593 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 82,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,181 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 82,152 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,626 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 73,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 73,395 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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K2 AMG is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 112,304 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 K2 AMG, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K2 AMG registered?

K2 AMG is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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