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L235 LPY

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,577 mi
Last recorded169,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 LPY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 169,577 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 169,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 163,123 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 159,543 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 150,362 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 150,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump frozen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR a little lame. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 144,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 141,465 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 141,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 136,674 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)

exhaust slightly loud

Pass 21 Jun 2016 131,127 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES WORN TO MIN LIMIT,REPLACEMENT REQUIRED.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 131,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES WORN TO MIN LIMIT,REPLACEMENT REQUIRED.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 124,314 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,873 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear join

Fail 29 May 2014 117,861 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight exhaust blow from rear join

Pass 31 May 2013 111,891 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 31 May 2013 111,891 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 111,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 82,269 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 72,183 miles

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

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

Offside 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 13 Oct 2006 68,070 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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L235 LPY is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 75,506 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 L235 LPY, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L235 LPY registered?

L235 LPY is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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