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W542 VHK

2000 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,943 mi
Last recorded111,943 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 VHK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 111,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,545 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 94,262 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 94,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 92,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,324 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 82,324 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,156 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,062 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,384 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,248 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,023 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,866 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,003 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,793 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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W542 VHK is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W542 VHK, 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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W542 VHK is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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