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L48 NAW

2007 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,289 mi
Last recorded149,289 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Celica111,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 NAW
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 149,289 miles

EXHUAST SYSTEM GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 149,269 miles

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

EXHUAST SYSTEM GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 134,231 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 131,804 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 125,004 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,733 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded by joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 117,732 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 107,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 100,417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 162,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 162,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 149,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 6 Mar 2013 149,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 27 Feb 2012 131,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated at edge of tread and base of tread.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 131,452 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated at edge of tread and base of tread.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 120,961 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,994 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 95,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,669 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 70,676 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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L48 NAW is a 2007 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 111,746 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 L48 NAW, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L48 NAW is a 2007 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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