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LC51 WVV

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,501 mi
Last recorded124,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 WVV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 124,501 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 123,190 miles

General underside corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 123,190 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 121,639 miles

brake pedal has slight excess travel

underseal covering certain test components unable to check corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2024 121,639 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pedal has slight excess travel

underseal covering certain test components unable to check corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 119,581 miles

General underside/suspension components corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 118,720 miles

Corrosion in both rear inner sill areas

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

General underside corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wheel arch liner loose

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

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

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

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

Unable to fully check sills as they have covers on

Fail 4 Jul 2022 118,646 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Corrosion in both rear inner sill areas

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

Fuel filler neck corroded

General underside corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wheel arch liner loose

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

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

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

Slight imbalance in rear brakes

Unable to fully check sills as they have covers on

Pass 30 Jul 2021 115,831 miles

Corrosion starting in both rear inner sill areas

Fuel filler neck corroded

Handbrake pull is high

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully check sills as they have covers on

Fail 7 Jul 2021 115,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to bulb (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting in both rear inner sill areas

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully check sills as they have covers on

Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,149 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,325 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 110,237 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,693 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 106,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 103,070 miles

All four tyres perished /slight cracking

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

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

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Slight exhaust blow to rear exhaust and corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2016 98,440 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 94,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 87,863 miles

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,555 miles

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

fuel neck pipe corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,440 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,185 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,161 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 387,615 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 28,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,092 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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LC51 WVV is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC51 WVV, 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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What year was LC51 WVV registered?

LC51 WVV is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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