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Y849 AKJ

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

105,083 mi
Last recorded105,083 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 AKJ
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 105,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 95,435 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 82,031 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 82,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 78,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 78,402 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 78,402 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,602 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 76,253 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty both sides

Fail 24 May 2019 76,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs rusty both sides

Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,174 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 75,164 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2017 74,483 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 72,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 72,601 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,259 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 70,095 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 29 May 2013 70,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake disc corroded on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,101 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 66,249 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,249 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,486 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre cuts in outer wall

offside front tyre cuts in outer wall

Fail 18 May 2009 62,232 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 62,232 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,114 miles

nsf tyre worn very close to legal limit

nsr tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 40,908 miles

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

offside front tyre wall poor condition

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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Y849 AKJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y849 AKJ, 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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Y849 AKJ is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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