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Y715 KDY

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,498 mi
Last recorded166,498 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 KDY
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 166,498 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 166,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 160,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r just met requirements (1.1.11 (c))

secondary bonnet catch ineffective

Fail 3 Jul 2019 160,101 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits due to exhaust leaks from center box and center flange (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to deteriorated head lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/r and o/s/r just met requirements (1.1.11 (c))

secondary bonnet catch ineffective

Pass 3 Jul 2018 153,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Rear tyre had a side wall repair which cannot be accessed

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

bonnet safety catch sticks

Fail 30 Jun 2018 153,307 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda reading too high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Rear tyre had a side wall repair which cannot be accessed

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

bonnet safety catch sticks

Pass 3 Jul 2017 140,236 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four tyres wearing low on inner edges 225/40/18

auxiliary belt deteriorating and cracking

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts on inner side walls

Pass 18 Jun 2016 127,612 miles

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

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

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 115,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Nov 2012 108,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Nov 2011 103,578 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 103,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 96,124 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 93,316 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 93,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,522 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 86,786 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 81,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,963 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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Y715 KDY is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 90,977 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 Y715 KDY, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y715 KDY is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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