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VU55 KEK

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,893 mi
Last recorded55,893 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 KEK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 51,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 48,211 miles

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 15 Aug 2022 44,045 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 44,044 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,457 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 35,336 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,111 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some slight corrosion to rear brake discs

some slight pitting and surface corrosion to both front brake discs inner sides

Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,699 miles

some slight discolouration and surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,487 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight wear and discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,112 miles

both offside tyres and nearside rear tyre are wearing on inner edges

slight wear and discolouration to front brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,985 miles

both front and rear brake discs are discoloured,pitted and partially corodded on inner sides

offside rear tyre outer edge is scrubbing, nearside rear tyre inner edge is worn, nearside rear tyre is cut but not to cords

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,417 miles

corrosion and pitting to inner sides of brake discs

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,393 miles

some discolouration to both front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,681 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 11,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VU55 KEK is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU55 KEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU55 KEK registered?

VU55 KEK is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 KEK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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