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KC51 VFG

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,478 mi
Last recorded178,478 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 VFG
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 178,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 178,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 172,041 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 171,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 162,507 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 155,924 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 151,264 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 151,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 143,441 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 137,662 miles

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 131,801 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 123,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 116,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2008 116,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 105,228 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 92,707 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 92,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 Dec 2005 76,420 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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KC51 VFG is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 90,977 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 KC51 VFG, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KC51 VFG is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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