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Toyota Celica

White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

K25 CELMOT history

K25 CEL is a white petrol Toyota Celica first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 200,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
200,902 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K25 CEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K25 CEL was last recorded at 200,902 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,228 miles · 18 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
3,674 miles
Average per year
3,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,902 miles
  • 2019 – 197,228 miles
  • 2018 – 191,714 miles
  • 2017 – 191,685 miles
  • 2016 – 184,587 miles
  • 2012 – 181,835 miles
  • 2011 – 172,274 miles
  • 2010 – 166,147 miles
  • 2009 – 159,314 miles
  • 2008 – 150,234 miles
  • 2007 – 143,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,902 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower fuel filler pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,902 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    200,902 miles
    Test number
    849657702705
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass197,235 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    197,235 km
    Test number
    460056111866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail197,228 miles (+41)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,228 miles
    Test number
    836502685498
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower fuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc splash guard corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded

  4. Fail197,187 miles (+5,473)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,187 miles
    Test number
    284991546084
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower fuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc splash guard corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc splash guard corroded

  5. Pass191,714 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    191,714 miles
    Test number
    695859800868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear disc back plates corroded

  6. Fail191,685 miles (+7,098)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,685 miles
    Test number
    942488599345
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass184,587 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    184,587 miles
    Test number
    250938521542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass181,835 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    181,835 miles
    Test number
    928512872158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail181,534 miles (+9,260)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,534 miles
    Test number
    308101562154
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  10. Pass172,274 miles (+6,127)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    172,274 miles
    Test number
    248269751424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass166,147 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    166,147 miles
    Test number
    474464770126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail166,134 miles (+146)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,134 miles
    Test number
    424443270174
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  13. Fail165,988 miles (+6,674)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,988 miles
    Test number
    312666760177
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCrack in front number plate
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  14. Pass159,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    159,314 miles
    Test number
    354280579168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,314 miles (+9,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,314 miles
    Test number
    901410079128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass150,234 miles (+7,176)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    150,234 miles
    Test number
    141505048013
    • NoteEmmisions high.....
    • NoteFront pads low...
    • NoteHandbrake slightly low effort...
    • NoteWipers weak clearing...

  17. Pass143,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    143,058 miles
    Test number
    331712067097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail143,058 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,058 miles
    Test number
    513802467028
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass132,549 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    132,549 km
    Test number
    873375766055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,549 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,549 km
    Test number
    480675866068
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K25 CEL

Does K25 CEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K25 CEL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K25 CEL?
The MOT on K25 CEL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K25 CEL done?
K25 CEL was recorded at 200,902 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,078 miles a year.
Has K25 CEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K25 CEL has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on K25 CEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K25 CEL find?
K25 CEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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