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RL52 WOU

2013 Toyota Celica

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,280 mi
Last recorded76,280 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Toyota Celica117,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WOU
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 76,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,689 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 75,689 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 74,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 71,568 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 71,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,905 miles

battery poss terminal cover U/S possible short with bonnet on

Fail 29 Aug 2018 69,886 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing whit light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible bush in steering ram ()

battery poss terminal cover U/S possible short with bonnet on

Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 66,461 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 64,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,476 miles

both front tyres low + badly perished

both front wipers weak

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,020 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight perishing in both front tyres

Fail 19 Jun 2012 62,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight perishing in both front tyres

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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RL52 WOU is a 2013 Toyota Celica in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 117,897 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 RL52 WOU, 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 13 years old, this Toyota Celica is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RL52 WOU registered?

RL52 WOU is a 2013 Toyota Celica, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is RL52 WOU safe to buy?

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