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W257 KBJ

2000 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,510 mi
Last recorded93,510 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 KBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,510 miles

Front Number plate damaged.

Front bumper damaged.

Long hand brake travel.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,510 miles

Front Number plate damaged.

Front bumper damaged.

Long hand brake travel.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,446 miles

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

Some corrosion on rear inner sills and chassis

Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,731 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,139 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 28 Nov 2011 60,728 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 60,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 54,425 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 49,791 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 49,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 44,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 36,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 30,544 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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W257 KBJ is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W257 KBJ, 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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What year was W257 KBJ registered?

W257 KBJ is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W257 KBJ safe to buy?

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