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K500 SJC

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,995 mi
Last recorded161,995 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 SJC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 161,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 157,894 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 157,774 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 154,499 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 152,367 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 152,302 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 150,899 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 143,405 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 143,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,697 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 137,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front undertray insecure in places

Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,768 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 131,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 121,504 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 121,504 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,551 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 108,547 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,973 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 101,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,032 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,498 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 83,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,963 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,120 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,102 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 42,209 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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K500 SJC is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K500 SJC, 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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What year was K500 SJC registered?

K500 SJC is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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