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Y871 VDA

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,308 mi
Last recorded59,308 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 VDA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 59,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 46,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 40,303 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 38,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 38,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 27,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 24,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted distorted rim may cause imbalance (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted also distorted may cause imbalance (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 23,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim close to mot limit (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded due to standing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim close to mot limit (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 23,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,334 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,753 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,980 miles

heavy corroding on front discs

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,898 miles

front discs slightly scored and pitted inner side

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,318 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,774 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 15,774 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,215 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,444 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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Y871 VDA is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y871 VDA, 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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What year was Y871 VDA registered?

Y871 VDA is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y871 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y871 VDA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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