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K55 LJJ

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

143,143 mi
Last recorded143,143 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 LJJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 143,143 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2024 138,753 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 135,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear o/s & n/s inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 132,466 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,009 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 122,579 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,453 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on the inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,045 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 107,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,433 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,522 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,397 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,175 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,584 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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K55 LJJ is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 K55 LJJ, 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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K55 LJJ is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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