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Y957 KJB

2001 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,999 mi
Last recorded154,999 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 KJB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2020 154,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside washer inop

Offside Front foglight inop

Offside number plate light inop

secondary bonnett catch seized

Pass 21 Jan 2019 148,765 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jan 2018 143,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 138,839 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 138,839 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete damaged (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 133,452 miles

Both front tyres low on tread 2.5mm 205/50/16

Fail 3 Feb 2016 133,452 miles

Both front tyres low on tread 2.5mm 205/50/16

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,378 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 125,378 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 112,811 miles

front number plate is cracked

handbrake needs adjusting

rear wiper blade is split at the ends

Pass 12 Jan 2013 97,064 miles

front number plate is cracked

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm on the inside

Pass 23 Jan 2012 89,600 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 84,229 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 79,584 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 73,026 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,565 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,245 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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Y957 KJB is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y957 KJB, 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 Y957 KJB registered?

Y957 KJB is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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