2005 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · KW05 KSW
2005 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 107,827 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CELICA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW05 KSW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 107,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW05 KSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Celica (KW05 KSW) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
KW05 KSW Mileage History
- 13/08/202494,279 mi
- 12/08/2025101,672 mi+7,393 mi
- 12/08/2025101,672 mi
- 13/07/2026107,824 mi+6,152 mi
- 14/07/2026107,827 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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