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R957 KAR

2009 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,746 mi
Last recorded141,746 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Toyota Celica119,103 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 KAR
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 141,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm)(banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Entire underside of vehicle and all components generally corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 138,510 miles

Central Front heat shield loose

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,168 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,486 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 127,023 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 127,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator top tank cracked ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on strut (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front washer jet deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,711 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,711 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun strip (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,281 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 87,547 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,976 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,276 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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R957 KAR is a 2009 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R957 KAR, 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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R957 KAR is a 2009 Toyota Celica, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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