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MT05 KUU

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

173,451 mi
Last recorded173,451 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 KUU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 173,451 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 166,919 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner battery loose

Offside Front Outer fog light not working

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre crackink inner wall and going out off shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 161,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underside components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 161,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underside components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 159,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension items corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2023 159,400 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension items corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2022 151,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 142,560 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 137,681 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 137,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 122,967 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,437 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,350 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 79,592 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 79,587 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,291 miles

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)

o/s rear tyre starting to split

Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,290 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)

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

o/s rear tyre starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,482 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 71,480 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,051 miles

os wiper worn

Pass 26 May 2011 58,885 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,213 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,527 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 47,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2008 40,362 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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MT05 KUU is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MT05 KUU, 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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MT05 KUU is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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