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L556 SES

2008 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,399 mi
Last recorded144,399 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 SES
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2026 144,399 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 139,481 miles

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

sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Dec 2022 137,285 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2022 137,285 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,667 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 131,633 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 130,933 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 130,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 118,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 103,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,875 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,471 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 89,466 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,952 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 100,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 100,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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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L556 SES is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,407 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 L556 SES, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L556 SES registered?

L556 SES is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is L556 SES safe to buy?

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