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T543 DCD

2009 Toyota Celica

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,675 mi
Last recorded119,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Celica119,103 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 DCD
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 119,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 119,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 119,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 118,423 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 117,612 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 104,146 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 101,797 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 101,652 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 101,550 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,874 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,269 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 12 Sep 2009 81,260 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

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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T543 DCD is a 2009 Toyota Celica in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T543 DCD, 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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What year was T543 DCD registered?

T543 DCD is a 2009 Toyota Celica, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is T543 DCD safe to buy?

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