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YK51 VNU

2001 Toyota Celica

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,807 mi
Last recorded141,807 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 VNU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 141,807 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 135,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 131,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 123,598 miles

near side front tyre 3mm

off side frot tyre 2mm

front pads worn

hand brake travel

eml on

Fail 13 Sep 2014 123,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

eml on

front pads worn

hand brake travel

near side front tyre 3mm

off side frot tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Sep 2013 116,780 miles

corrosion to underbody

eml on

Fail 7 Sep 2013 116,693 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

EML Light on

General underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2012 109,456 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre perishing

osf tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 107,958 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs pitting inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2011 107,958 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs pitting inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2010 105,889 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 105,889 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 101,288 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,473 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,427 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 58,358 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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YK51 VNU is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YK51 VNU, 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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YK51 VNU is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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