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Y842 KHK

2001 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,314 mi
Last recorded112,314 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 KHK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 112,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and axle bush pillars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2025 112,308 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and axle bush pillars (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,679 miles

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle/suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 110,678 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axle/suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,991 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 108,985 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions aborted (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 107,449 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,984 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 104,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,345 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 102,314 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,718 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 100,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 16 Mar 2017 99,404 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)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,092 miles

nearside parking brake slightly weak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,035 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 97,008 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 85,224 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 85,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,343 miles

Front tyres worn.

Long foot brake travel.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake imbalance @ 17%.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,395 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,754 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)

handbrake will need adjusting soon,ok at test.

o/s wiper blade has slight wear,ok at test.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 48,554 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,815 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

non gen blade osf not clearing screen well

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,285 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 34,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y842 KHK is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 Y842 KHK, 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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Y842 KHK is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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