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KJ51 LTA

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

210,019 mi
Last recorded210,019 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 LTA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 210,019 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount on screen. ()

Nearside Front Slight bind on brakes.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges and worn.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 208,281 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 8 Aug 2023 206,337 miles

Engine oil leak?

Front Front brake discs corroding on inner faces.

General underside/component corrosion.

Nearside Front Brakes bind very slightly?

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 204,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 200,036 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 200,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 195,146 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 195,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 190,504 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 183,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 176,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is deflated , out of shape and has a nail in tread

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 169,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 161,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 153,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 144,019 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 127,405 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 116,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 92,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 71,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 60,970 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 LTA is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LTA, 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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KJ51 LTA is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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