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SA55 VMY

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 VMY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside heavily coated with underseal

Pass 3 Mar 2023 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between plastic coating and nut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between plastic coating and nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between plastic coating and nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between plastic coating and nut (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 99,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between plastic coating and nut (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between plastic coating and nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between plastic coating and nut (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between plastic coating and nut (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 87,455 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 87,455 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,854 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,756 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,248 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 52,248 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake discs all round heavily corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,615 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 42,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,888 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 29,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,183 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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SA55 VMY is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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