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OV05 KCN

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,845 mi
Last recorded127,845 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 KCN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 127,845 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 122,381 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 122,090 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition on tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,554 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 112,037 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,250 miles

both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted and undersides of car and suspension parts corroded

tested in wet weather

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both sides outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 106,490 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 106,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 103,951 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure and undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 101,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 100,024 miles

underside and components corroded in places

Fail 9 May 2016 100,020 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

215/45r17 87w

rear brake discs corroded

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 9 May 2015 96,635 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 10 May 2014 92,061 miles
Fail 4 May 2014 91,946 miles

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

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 11 May 2013 86,307 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 80,329 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 72,932 miles

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 15 May 2010 65,494 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 14 May 2009 59,397 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 59,330 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,079 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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OV05 KCN is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OV05 KCN, 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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OV05 KCN is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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