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YA05 FLK

2005 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,607 mi
Last recorded148,607 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Celica79,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FLK
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 148,607 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 148,607 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2026 148,591 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour both os+ns (4.8.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion.

Pass 24 May 2025 145,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 142,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 142,449 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake has high travel

Pass 25 May 2022 140,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 136,489 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2021 136,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 136,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear TYRE VALVE LEAKING AIR

Pass 5 May 2020 128,971 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 128,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 121,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 116,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,267 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 110,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 99,983 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 82,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,666 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,417 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,749 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightley

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 38,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YA05 FLK is a 2005 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 79,656 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 YA05 FLK, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YA05 FLK registered?

YA05 FLK is a 2005 Toyota Celica, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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