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KJ51 DVY

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,605 mi
Last recorded202,605 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DVY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 202,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 202,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 197,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2025 197,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2024 194,240 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 189,955 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 184,563 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 7 Jun 2021 180,020 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 180,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 176,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jun 2019 171,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 165,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 158,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 152,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 3 Jun 2015 146,973 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 146,971 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 140,743 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills/rear chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,396 miles

corrosion to both rear inner sills and chassis rails

Pass 11 Jun 2012 126,692 miles

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)

outer sills obscured

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 1 Jun 2011 119,083 miles

nearside rear brake binding considerably

Pass 8 Jun 2010 112,125 miles

inbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

signs of deteriorated offside front flexi brake hose fouling inner wing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 105,174 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 12 Jun 2009 105,067 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,138 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 92,488 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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KJ51 DVY is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 KJ51 DVY, 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 KJ51 DVY registered?

KJ51 DVY is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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