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SA55 VNC

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,737 mi
Last recorded100,737 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 100,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight flat spot noted to tread area 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,590 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and under body corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2025 98,590 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and under body corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 92,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,200 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 78,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,383 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 64,286 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inside sidewall and in treads

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,556 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Dec 2014 50,556 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Dec 2012 42,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,925 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 25,976 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,696 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 11,712 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 VNC 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 86.4%.

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

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