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SP05 NWV

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,717 mi
Last recorded128,717 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 NWV
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 128,717 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 127,577 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 125,885 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 124,912 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 124,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 124,065 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 124,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 122,400 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 122,400 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 121,095 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 115,957 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 6 Jun 2015 113,507 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 113,507 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,590 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside parking brake effort low

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 14 Nov 2013 111,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside parking brake effort low

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,495 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,910 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 97,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2010 84,337 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 69,862 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2008 62,488 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP05 NWV is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SP05 NWV, 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 SP05 NWV registered?

SP05 NWV is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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