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V70 CEL

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,953 mi
Last recorded97,953 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 CEL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2026 97,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and into arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 23 May 2025 96,206 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 96,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing retaining pin. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 93,385 miles

park brake nr end of travel.

Fail 22 May 2024 93,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wish bone mount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

park brake nr end of travel.

Pass 19 May 2023 88,261 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 88,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

parking brake slightly loose

Fail 9 Jan 2021 77,348 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

parking brake slightly loose

Pass 30 Dec 2019 65,999 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 65,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,367 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,792 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 49,747 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,853 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,421 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,377 miles

small cut n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,195 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 30,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,284 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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V70 CEL is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V70 CEL, 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 V70 CEL registered?

V70 CEL is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is V70 CEL safe to buy?

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