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Y959 KGS

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,109 mi
Last recorded97,109 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 KGS
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 97,109 miles

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

rear disc's are corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2011 97,025 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear disc's are corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,289 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 82,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,638 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,726 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,894 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y959 KGS is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y959 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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Y959 KGS is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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