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SA55 VNL

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,541 mi
Last recorded80,541 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 80,541 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,744 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 73,363 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 14 Dec 2016 71,308 miles

undercariage rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2016 71,308 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

undercariage rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,329 miles

front bumper insecure

rear bumber insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,329 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper insecure

rear bumber insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2014 58,069 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 58,069 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,089 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 45,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,613 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 39,613 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,099 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 32,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Hand brake high.may need adjustment

Pass 4 Apr 2009 9,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,858 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 VNL is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VNL, 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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What year was SA55 VNL registered?

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

Is SA55 VNL safe to buy?

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