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YK51 WCX

2001 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,582 mi
Last recorded130,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Celica90,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 WCX
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,582 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and coming away

various suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2026 130,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding catching/grabbing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt twisted and not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and coming away

various suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 129,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various rear suspension items heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,873 miles

Various rear suspension items heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 127,656 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 127,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 126,813 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,934 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 125,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 123,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 121,016 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to undercarriage components

Fail 16 Jan 2018 121,013 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system fouling top mount (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrosion to undercarriage components

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,822 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 117,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,804 miles

signs of slight corrosion on exhaust system

signs of slight corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,070 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 99,460 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 92,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,468 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,023 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,725 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,310 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 50,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,060 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,517 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 WCX is a 2001 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK51 WCX registered?

YK51 WCX is a 2001 Toyota Celica, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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