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Y957 KGS

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,501 mi
Last recorded127,501 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 KGS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 127,501 miles

Underbody covered in excessive amount of underseal

Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,972 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2023 120,837 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 117,696 miles

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

Front subframe corroded but not weakened

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,004 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 115,001 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 112,328 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 112,091 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between letters (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 106,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 105,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in silencer (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on underside of body

Fail 9 Apr 2018 105,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in silencer (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusted on faces (3.5.1i)

corrosion on underside of body

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,197 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,906 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,965 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 90,334 miles

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

all brake discs have corrosion to inner surfaces but pads ok

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,334 miles

all brake discs have corrosion to inner surfaces but pads ok

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 87,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres starting to go out of shape

spare tyre on legal limit

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,419 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 84,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,181 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 81,181 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,132 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/front fog lamp inoperative

non standard exhaust back box fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2006 66,723 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust back box non standard

n/s/front fog light inoperative

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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Y957 KGS is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y957 KGS, 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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Y957 KGS is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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