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SA55 VMR

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 VMR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 93,372 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Central of floor pan plate has been stuck on needs a complete weld (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,810 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,775 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight travel in parking brake lever

Fail 14 Oct 2022 86,732 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight travel in parking brake lever

Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,078 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,030 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,444 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,223 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,564 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,089 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank and filler neck corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,471 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of n/s/f seat belt

rear brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front position lamps slightly blue in colour

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,079 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,411 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,406 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,731 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,456 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,058 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,605 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 19,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SA55 VMR is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SA55 VMR, 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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SA55 VMR is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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