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VK55 OBS

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 OBS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 113,624 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 113,623 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 108,530 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,016 miles

All suspension compartments corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 104,016 miles

All suspension compartments corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,281 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,932 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 96,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,497 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,383 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 77,383 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 61,624 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 61,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,295 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,679 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 40,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,281 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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VK55 OBS is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK55 OBS, 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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VK55 OBS is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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