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VK05 XSZ

2005 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,517 mi
Last recorded156,517 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XSZ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 156,517 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 156,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 147,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 147,458 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2020 139,898 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 139,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 131,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread base and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 (5.2.3 (e))

No oil on dip stick had to top up 2 litres

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil on engine area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has a few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 131,725 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Centre view mirror has items attaching preventing full view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Rear silencer heat shield/ fuel tank heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant below min

Front wipers not tested due to insufficient fluid provided

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread base and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 (5.2.3 (e))

No oil on dip stick had to top up 2 litres

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil on engine area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen has a few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 114,816 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,725 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,115 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,422 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,884 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,188 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 59,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 52,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,040 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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VK05 XSZ is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK05 XSZ, 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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VK05 XSZ is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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