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VA03 KYS

2003 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,476 mi
Last recorded125,476 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Celica82,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 KYS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,476 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Weak battery

Fail 8 Mar 2019 125,476 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Weak battery

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,926 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 120,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation - front wheels swapped (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,257 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both seals covered up in plastic( item cannot be tested)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2016 113,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both seals covered up in plastic( item cannot be tested)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2015 102,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside outer front sidewall with slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,985 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 66,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,250 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 49,250 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 43,394 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 37,597 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre tread down to 1.6mm

Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,597 miles

spare tyre tread down to 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,881 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 30,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,150 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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VA03 KYS is a 2003 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 82,604 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 VA03 KYS, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA03 KYS is a 2003 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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