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MK51 SVJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

103,249 mi
Last recorded103,249 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 SVJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 103,249 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and steering, suspension & braking components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension & braking components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 103,249 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and steering, suspension & braking components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension & braking components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 100,214 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension & braking components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 96,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 96,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 89,072 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and steering & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and braking & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,164 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brake imbalance requirements only just met (1.2.1 (c))

Front and rear subframes, suspension arms,suspension components and prescribed areas all have slight corrosion

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 86,164 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brake imbalance requirements only just met (1.2.1 (c))

Front and rear subframes, suspension arms,suspension components and prescribed areas all have slight corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 82,977 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,307 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,613 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 76,613 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,508 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower fuel tank filler pipes corroded

Offside Front tyre has light cracking on outer edge

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 66,736 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,822 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,859 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,224 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,843 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 42,030 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,000 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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MK51 SVJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MK51 SVJ, 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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MK51 SVJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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