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N909 FSR

2009 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,458 mi
Last recorded125,458 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Celica119,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN909 FSR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 125,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 122,604 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 122,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 117,657 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 117,638 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PUMP AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 115,265 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,677 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 104,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,742 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 99,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,505 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 93,502 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,820 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 88,829 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,469 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,976 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,586 miles

battery weak

dampness on power steering pump(suspect engine oil)

dent in fuel tank(no signs of leaks)

exhaust tail pipe and centre pipe corroded

knock through steering(no signs of play(suspect rack)

nearside front lower trim insecure

no plates fitted for mot

parcel shelf missing

rear pads look low

rear tyres worn on outer edges(2mm)centre tread ok

tank and filler pipes slightly corroded

very slight noise from nearside front wheel(suspect wheel bearing)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 65,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery weak

dampness on power steering pump(suspect engine oil)

dent in fuel tank(no signs of leaks)

exhaust tail pipe and centre pipe corroded

knock through steering(no signs of play(suspect rack)

nearside front lower trim insecure

no plates fitted for mot

parcel shelf missing

rear pads look low

rear tyres worn on outer edges(2mm)centre tread ok

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

tank and filler pipes slightly corroded

very slight noise from nearside front wheel(suspect wheel bearing)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 65,504 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to split

clutch slipping

front pads 60/70% worn approx

fuel filler pipes and tank corroded

gearbox noisy

inner cv boot slightly leaking

rear exhaust corroded at joint

rear pads low

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

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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N909 FSR is a 2009 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 119,103 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 N909 FSR, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Celica is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N909 FSR is a 2009 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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