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M235 UTF

2008 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,580 mi
Last recorded106,580 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Celica116,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 UTF
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 106,580 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 102,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,272 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,507 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,842 miles

front brake pads getting low

general surface corrosion on under body

nearside rear tyre flat

offside cv gater damp

Fail 9 Feb 2019 95,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front brake pads getting low

general surface corrosion on under body

nearside rear tyre flat

offside cv gater damp

Pass 3 Feb 2018 93,983 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating (damp)

Offside front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorating (damp)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,671 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 91,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,112 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 88,110 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint into pump (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,141 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn uneven

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,650 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 81,650 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,177 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 78,177 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,051 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,022 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,626 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 72,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 65,029 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,235 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 63,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre tred perishing

off side rear tyre tread perishing

outer cover sills fitted

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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M235 UTF is a 2008 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M235 UTF, 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 M235 UTF registered?

M235 UTF is a 2008 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is M235 UTF safe to buy?

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