CarVerify

Free Car Check

W552 VCE

2000 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,271 mi
Last recorded90,271 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Celica94,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 VCE
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,271 miles

EML is on

Emissions just passed

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,268 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

oil leaks on engine

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,003 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 76,980 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 75,985 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray insecure

knocking noise heard when pulling away. possible engine mount movement

Fail 28 May 2012 75,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine under tray insecure

knocking noise heard when pulling away. possible engine mount movement

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,075 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mang light up on dash

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,506 miles

n/s door damaged??

o/s rear metal brake pipe corrded??

o/s rear tyre at2,mm???

Fail 9 Apr 2010 70,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s door damaged??

o/s rear metal brake pipe corrded??

o/s rear tyre at2,mm???

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,176 miles

NSF tyre damaged on outer wall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 59,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,088 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 56,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 50,672 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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
Full Toyota Celica reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W552 VCE is a 2000 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W552 VCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W552 VCE?

You can check the full history of W552 VCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W552 VCE registered?

W552 VCE is a 2000 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 April 2000.

Is W552 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W552 VCE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W552 VCE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W552 VCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.