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WV55 KVB

2005 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,845 mi
Last recorded69,845 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 KVB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,845 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 58,113 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,349 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 41,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 35,266 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 35,259 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 34,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 34,508 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,456 miles

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged but aim is fine

Fail 11 Aug 2020 34,452 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,302 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 34,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 33,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,904 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 32,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside 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)

rear brakes low efficieny

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,398 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,667 miles

surface corrosion on all discs

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,983 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty and lipped

Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,714 miles

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)

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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WV55 KVB 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 71.4%.

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 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 WV55 KVB, 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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What year was WV55 KVB registered?

WV55 KVB is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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