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MK05 KWD

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,554 mi
Last recorded142,554 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 KWD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 142,554 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 140,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front rear both (0.1 (b))

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 135,419 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 130,962 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 130,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 127,429 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 119,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 115,687 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,061 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 110,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 104,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both inner sills corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,508 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 99,508 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,841 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,841 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,079 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 84,079 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,883 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 77,872 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 36,054 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 15,865 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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MK05 KWD is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,656 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 MK05 KWD, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK05 KWD is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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