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LY51 KYC

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,395 mi
Last recorded152,395 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 KYC
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 152,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe on end. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe on end. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 2 May 2018 152,394 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe on end. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe on end. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 143,548 miles

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

both under sills at rear lightly corroded

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Mar 2017 143,548 miles

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

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

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

both under sills at rear lightly corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Mar 2016 132,930 miles

fluctuation nsr disc

movment at rack mount bushes close on excesive [found on shaker plate]

no oil topped to min for mot

rear chassie corroded by suspension mounts getting close to excesive

rear suspension corroded / rear brake pipes by flexyies corroded / oil leaks

Fail 29 Feb 2016 132,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fluctuation nsr disc

movment at rack mount bushes close on excesive [found on shaker plate]

no oil topped to min for mot

rear chassie corroded by suspension mounts getting close to excesive

rear suspension corroded / rear brake pipes by flexyies corroded / oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2015 122,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 121,036 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 121,036 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,191 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 115,191 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,710 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,619 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,151 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,671 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,466 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 66,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,404 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 48,421 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LY51 KYC is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LY51 KYC, 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 LY51 KYC registered?

LY51 KYC is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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