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Toyota Celica

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,762 cc

V78 HKYMOT history

V78 HKY is a black petrol Toyota Celica first used on 12 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2022
Mileage
159,117 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 HKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,762 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

V78 HKY was last recorded at 159,117 miles on 2 Jun 2022, 7,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,881 miles · 3 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
7,236 miles
Average per year
8,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,117 miles
  • 2021 – 151,881 miles
  • 2019 – 140,727 miles
  • 2018 – 131,750 miles
  • 2017 – 123,584 miles
  • 2016 – 121,048 miles
  • 2015 – 113,857 miles
  • 2014 – 102,936 miles
  • 2013 – 92,659 miles
  • 2012 – 81,872 miles
  • 2011 – 73,577 miles
  • 2010 – 57,915 miles
  • 2009 – 53,014 miles
  • 2008 – 38,491 miles
  • 2006 – 31,444 miles
  • 2005 – 19,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,117 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Floor corroding both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,117 miles (+7,236)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,117 miles
    Test number
    874429810010
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass151,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,881 miles
    Test number
    371954358773
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at rear foot hand brake
    • AdvisoryAdvice on heavy surface corrosion at underside inner sills front and rear axles and boot floor
    • AdvisoryAdvice on slight blow at exhaust down pipe

  3. Fail151,881 miles (+11,154)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,881 miles
    Test number
    772828432788
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvice on further look at rear foot hand brake
    • AdvisoryAdvice on heavy surface corrosion at underside inner sills front and rear axles and boot floor
    • AdvisoryAdvice on slight blow at exhaust down pipe

  4. Pass140,727 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,727 miles
    Test number
    222294908918
    • AdvisoryFront Floor corroding both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail140,717 miles (+8,967)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,717 miles
    Test number
    657062709349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Floor corroding both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,750 miles (+8,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,750 miles
    Test number
    855272966606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight brake bind detected

  7. Pass123,584 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,584 miles
    Test number
    285989208238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,048 miles (+7,191)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,048 miles
    Test number
    917109489321
    • AdvisoryFront flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass113,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    113,857 miles
    Test number
    276087615439
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail113,857 miles (+10,921)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,857 miles
    Test number
    658277515107
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass102,936 miles (+10,277)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,936 miles
    Test number
    916886314132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteInner sills and floor pans corroded
    • NoteRearbrakeback plates corroded

  12. Fail92,659 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    436306813154
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront springs corroded
    • NoteInner and outer sills corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSills dented

  13. Pass92,659 miles (+10,787)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    757476213145
    • NoteAll brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront springs corroded
    • NoteInner and outer sills corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteSills dented

  14. Pass81,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,872 miles
    Test number
    867450882022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,872 miles (+8,295)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,872 miles
    Test number
    687260282018
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,577 miles (+15,662)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,577 miles
    Test number
    199623801108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,915 miles (+4,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,915 miles
    Test number
    143202980063
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,014 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    663088669240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,215 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,215 miles
    Test number
    630549529065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,892 miles (+8,401)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,892 miles
    Test number
    894771729015
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass38,491 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,491 miles
    Test number
    771340318080
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteWiper blades have a slight smeer

  22. Fail38,491 miles (+7,047)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,491 miles
    Test number
    971259408054
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteBrake discs corroded
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre but not reaching the cords
    • NoteWiper blades have a slight smeer

  23. Pass31,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,444 miles
    Test number
    700718266188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,444 miles (+11,522)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,444 miles
    Test number
    981418466135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    19,922 miles
    Test number
    684437265137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 HKY

Does V78 HKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V78 HKY expired on 2 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V78 HKY?
The MOT on V78 HKY expired on 2 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V78 HKY done?
V78 HKY was recorded at 159,117 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2022, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
Has V78 HKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 HKY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V78 HKY 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 V78 HKY find?
V78 HKY failed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side, and 9 more.

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