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L59 DUE

2008 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,360 mi
Last recorded84,360 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL59 DUE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 84,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,018 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 84,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 82,575 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 81,458 miles

Brake pipes have anti corrosion product not allowing full inspection.

Lower Under chassis has anti corrosion product not allowing full inpection of some components.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,727 miles

Brake pipes have anti corosion product not allowing full inpection.

Lower Under chassis has anti corosion product not allowing full inpection of some components.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,002 miles

Lower Under chassis has anti corosion product not allowing full inpection of some components.

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,694 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 71,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,420 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 69,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside inner cv boot leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,941 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 64,728 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wiper blade starting to split

surface corrosion on the rear brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,676 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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L59 DUE is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L59 DUE, 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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L59 DUE is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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