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KG51 BBU

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,318 mi
Last recorded115,318 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 BBU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 114,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 114,472 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,085 miles

Central Parking brake lever in need of adjustment.

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre / rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front + nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside + offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre almost perished not to chords yet

slight damage to offside rear caliper

Fail 19 Nov 2020 113,600 miles

Brake disc contaminated front + rear (1.1.14 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside + offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between centre / rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to offside rear caliper

nearside rear tyre cracked / almost perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 110,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

headlamp lenses misty

unable to fully check outer body sills due to covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2014 110,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

headlamp lenses misty

unable to fully check outer body sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,288 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 104,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,924 miles

rear brake discs pitted

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 4 Oct 2012 96,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil on min.

rear brake discs pitted

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,095 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 88,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 79,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 79,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,489 miles

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

Oil leak

thrust bearing noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,951 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres devoid of tread inside & scrubbing outside edge

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,437 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,321 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KG51 BBU is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KG51 BBU, 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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KG51 BBU is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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