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Toyota Celica

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y256 SJAMOT history

Y256 SJA is a blue petrol Toyota Celica first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,657 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y256 SJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y256 SJA was last recorded at 126,657 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 14,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,197 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14,460 miles
Average per year
5,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,657 miles
  • 2025 – 112,197 miles
  • 2024 – 96,283 miles
  • 2023 – 78,710 miles
  • 2022 – 62,020 miles
  • 2021 – 51,044 miles
  • 2020 – 49,858 miles
  • 2019 – 47,487 miles
  • 2018 – 43,044 miles
  • 2017 – 38,039 miles
  • 2016 – 36,931 miles
  • 2015 – 35,999 miles
  • 2014 – 34,917 miles
  • 2013 – 33,949 miles
  • 2012 – 32,987 miles
  • 2011 – 31,882 miles
  • 2010 – 29,936 miles
  • 2009 – 28,928 miles
  • 2008 – 26,510 miles
  • 2007 – 20,621 miles
  • 2006 – 15,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,657 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,657 miles (+14,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,657 miles
    Test number
    215213262547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass112,197 miles (+15,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,197 miles
    Test number
    304494082758
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,283 miles (+17,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,283 miles
    Test number
    314021005703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass78,710 miles (+16,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,710 miles
    Test number
    462070134812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass62,020 miles (+10,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    728130127964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass51,044 miles (+1,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    220058717899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass49,858 miles (+2,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    49,858 miles
    Test number
    442721195483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass47,487 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,487 miles
    Test number
    607781687602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

  9. Fail47,487 miles (+4,443)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,487 miles
    Test number
    330815639396
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

  10. Pass43,044 miles (+5,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,044 miles
    Test number
    818416507233
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass38,039 miles (+1,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,039 miles
    Test number
    607527124419
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass36,931 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,931 miles
    Test number
    662364499113
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail36,908 miles (+909)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,908 miles
    Test number
    780548782968
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass35,999 miles (+1,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,999 miles
    Test number
    866404115162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass34,917 miles (+968)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    675244794008
    • NoteBoth front and rear number plates deteriorating
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm tread
    • NoteEngine top cover and undetrays fitted
    • NoteNearside rear lamp unit damaged(strong advise)
    • NoteSlight imbalance from front brakes
    • NoteSlight oil stain on offside front shocker

  16. Pass33,949 miles (+962)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,949 miles
    Test number
    135164793067
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side rear lamp unit cracked

  17. Pass32,987 miles (+1,105)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,987 miles
    Test number
    889281722157
    • NoteNear side rear light lens damaged.
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition.

  18. Pass31,882 miles (+1,946)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,882 miles
    Test number
    767440421148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged

  19. Pass29,936 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,936 miles
    Test number
    220675700447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,928 miles (+2,418)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,928 miles
    Test number
    750334619141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteLots of surface rust on under side of vehicle
    • NoteRear number plate is in poor condition

  21. Pass26,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    742504718109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,510 miles (+5,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    681114118119
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass20,621 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,621 miles
    Test number
    891703317133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,352 miles
    Test number
    334220626105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y256 SJA

Does Y256 SJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 SJA is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y256 SJA?
The MOT on Y256 SJA is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y256 SJA done?
Y256 SJA was recorded at 126,657 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,577 miles a year.
Has Y256 SJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y256 SJA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y256 SJA 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 Y256 SJA find?
Y256 SJA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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