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2001 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · RK51 YGL

RK51 YGL

2001 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 194,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA CELICA
Year / Origin
2001 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12/04/2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (29/10/2022)
Recorded Mileage
194,679 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/04/2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 29/10/2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2001
Engine
1794cc

RK51 YGL Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2022
  • 194,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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RK51 YGL Mileage History

  1. 11/04/2022194,664 mi
  2. 14/04/2022194,679 mi+15 mi

Average of roughly 1,805 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

RK51 YGL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 20:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Celica (RK51 YGL) between April 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon 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))”.

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