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KG51 PNF

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,027 mi
Last recorded149,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG51 PNF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 149,027 miles

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

Front and rear suspension component corrosion noted

Front drop link boots deterioated

Front power steering pipes corroded

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

O/S/F Fog light inop

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))

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

Surface corrosion noted to rear discs

idle slightly high

Fail 30 Jul 2020 149,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery weak

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

Front and rear suspension component corrosion noted

Front drop link boots deterioated

Front power steering pipes corroded

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

O/S/F Fog light inop

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))

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

Surface corrosion noted to rear discs

idle slightly high

Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,118 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 148,117 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 144,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged & offside front valve stems cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear in to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 144,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in to quarter pannel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged & offside front valve stems cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear in to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 128,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front approx. 3mm or less remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside front lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged & offside front (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front & corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Oil leak engine possibly sump ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 128,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front approx. 3mm or less remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside front lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged & offside front (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front & corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Oil leak engine possibly sump ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 115,978 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres wearing low

headlights discoloured

Fail 20 May 2016 115,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres wearing low

headlights discoloured

Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre side wall small cuts

o/s/f tyre side wall small cuts

Fail 30 Sep 2014 112,746 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre side wall small cuts

o/s/f tyre side wall small cuts

Pass 2 Oct 2013 108,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear boot spoiler insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,627 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

a/c rad in poor condition

both front shocks dust boot and spring seats perished

front grill missing

front wiper smears screen

o/s/f fog light inop

oil level dip stick mounting bolt missisng

Fail 28 Aug 2012 103,583 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

a/c rad in poor condition

both front shocks dust boot and spring seats perished

front grill missing

front wiper smears screen

o/s/f fog light inop

oil level dip stick mounting bolt missisng

Pass 27 Aug 2011 97,887 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 97,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front 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 3 Aug 2010 91,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,111 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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KG51 PNF is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PNF, 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 PNF is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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