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VIA 1289

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,871 mi
Last recorded111,871 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 1289
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 111,871 miles

O.S.F Steering hard to turn lock to lock

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 111,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O.S.F Steering hard to turn lock to lock

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 111,789 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,008 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

WEEP FROM N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 14 Jul 2017 109,007 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

WEEP FROM N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

WEEP FROM N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

WEEP FROM N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

WEEP FROM N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,716 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 103,715 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 101,598 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2014 99,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner steering arm ball joints has slight play

n/s/f sidelight lense cracked

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2014 99,646 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner steering arm ball joints has slight play

n/s/f sidelight lense cracked

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 92,520 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight blow from centre exhaust , slight movement in rear offside rack , nearside wiper split end , brake fluid low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 86,370 miles

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

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

offside front inner cv boot slight weep, rack damp.

Pass 22 Aug 2007 78,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 72,055 miles

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

front pads about 60% worn †

Fail 3 Sep 2005 66,028 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2005 66,028 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

battery insecure

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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VIA 1289 is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,967 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 VIA 1289, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VIA 1289 is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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