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Y949 KYA

2001 Toyota Celica

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,998 mi
Last recorded136,998 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 KYA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front upper strut top play x2

Pass 27 Sep 2019 136,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 135,440 miles

Front chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2017 123,635 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 123,588 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Upper Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazard warning switch unlabeled

Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 104,460 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 104,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 3 Jul 2014 94,615 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 94,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,287 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,287 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 66,708 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,708 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 55,247 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,247 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,474 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,182 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,407 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 39,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y949 KYA 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 Y949 KYA, 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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Y949 KYA is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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