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Toyota Celica

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y278 CCVMOT history

Y278 CCV is a silver petrol Toyota Celica first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,958 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 CCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Celica
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 CCV was last recorded at 95,958 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 4,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2008: 58,562 miles, lower than 58,566 miles on 4 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,811 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,147 miles
Average per year
2,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,958 miles
  • 2024 – 91,811 miles
  • 2023 – 86,560 miles
  • 2022 – 83,298 miles
  • 2021 – 80,381 miles
  • 2020 – 74,427 miles
  • 2019 – 69,785 miles
  • 2018 – 65,242 miles
  • 2017 – 61,523 miles
  • 2016 – 61,393 miles
  • 2015 – 61,061 miles
  • 2014 – 60,900 miles
  • 2013 – 60,666 miles
  • 2012 – 60,518 miles
  • 2011 – 60,068 miles
  • 2010 – 59,688 miles
  • 2009 – 59,285 miles
  • 2008 – 58,584 miles
  • 2007 – 52,546 miles
  • 2006 – 43,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,958 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,958 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,958 miles
    Test number
    400455741222
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail95,958 miles (+4,147)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,958 miles
    Test number
    822696488883
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,811 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,811 miles
    Test number
    884752122957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail91,811 miles (+5,251)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,811 miles
    Test number
    167883119998
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH SIDE (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,560 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    202820894038
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,560 miles (+3,262)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    969611213039
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,298 miles (+2,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    844367953715
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass80,381 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    918664815789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,427 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    821418129930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,785 miles (+4,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,785 miles
    Test number
    623574324462
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover slight split

  11. Pass65,242 miles (+2,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,242 miles
    Test number
    766813355013
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear brake pipes

  12. Pass62,951 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    710980707698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,523 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,523 miles
    Test number
    699649364862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,393 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,393 miles
    Test number
    745356765460
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass61,061 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,061 miles
    Test number
    937081125154
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass60,900 miles (+234)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,900 miles
    Test number
    328024114180
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear suspension corroded

  17. Pass60,666 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,666 miles
    Test number
    716403693072
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass60,518 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,518 miles
    Test number
    989796412153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,068 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,068 miles
    Test number
    436632101169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,688 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,688 miles
    Test number
    232711810476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    651972399072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail59,285 miles (+701)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,285 miles
    Test number
    883462599002
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass58,584 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    523382108158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,562 miles (-4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,562 miles
    Test number
    844709548050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,566 miles (+6,020)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,566 miles
    Test number
    111255738001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass52,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,546 miles
    Test number
    911970927117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,546 miles (+8,612)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,546 miles
    Test number
    500610427182
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear discs rusty

  28. Pass43,934 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,934 miles
    Test number
    511227266091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail43,895 miles2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,895 miles
    Test number
    852305766099
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about Y278 CCV

Does Y278 CCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 CCV is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y278 CCV?
The MOT on Y278 CCV is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 CCV done?
Y278 CCV was recorded at 95,958 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 2,651 miles a year.
Has Y278 CCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 CCV has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y278 CCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 CCV find?
Y278 CCV passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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