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KE51 KOA

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 KOA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 121,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 116,892 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 116,785 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 112,673 miles

Corrosion through out underside of vehicle

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

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 112,673 miles

Corrosion through out underside of vehicle

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

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 109,482 miles

front lower suspension arms corroded

general under body corrosion

headlamp images becoming poor

Fail 14 Nov 2019 109,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front lower suspension arms corroded

general under body corrosion

headlamp images becoming poor

Pass 16 Nov 2018 101,230 miles

headlamp images poor

number plates deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2018 101,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp images poor

number plates deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,362 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

number plates starting to deteriate

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Fail 21 Nov 2017 82,362 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

number plates starting to deteriate

wiper blade ends starting to peel

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,964 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,073 miles

all brake discs corroded and tyres perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,811 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor coondition ,,,o/s/r cracks in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,752 miles

discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,132 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged ,,,washer jet weak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,132 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged ,,,washer jet weak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,526 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 64,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,740 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 62,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,100 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 61,100 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,745 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 58,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre deep splits on inner wall

Pass 26 Aug 2006 54,285 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 54,285 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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KE51 KOA is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KE51 KOA, 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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What year was KE51 KOA registered?

KE51 KOA is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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