Toyota Celica MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Celica. Check any Celica by registration number below.
Free, instant, no sign-up required.
74.3%
Avg Pass Rate
-9.2%
vs Toyota Avg
28
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Toyota Celica — MOT Reliability Overview
The Toyota Celica has an average MOT pass rate of 74.3%, which is 9.2 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Celica on the road.
The most common reasons a Toyota Celica fails its MOT are steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Celica for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Toyota Celica, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Toyota Celica performs at MOT across different model years.
2010
Based on 33 vehicles
5.6%
2009
Based on 41 vehicles
0.0%
9.1%
2008
Based on 101 vehicles
3.8%
9.6%
2007
Based on 219 vehicles
4.5%
22.3%
2006
Based on 2,451 vehicles
5.7%
26.6%
2005
Based on 3,373 vehicles
6.6%
26.3%
2004
Based on 3,863 vehicles
6.2%
24.5%
2003
Based on 3,536 vehicles
5.9%
23.7%
2002
Based on 2,655 vehicles
6.2%
23.4%
2001
Based on 2,253 vehicles
6.7%
25.9%
2000
Based on 1,229 vehicles
6.0%
24.6%
1999
Based on 1,103 vehicles
2.8%
24.5%
1998
Based on 1,612 vehicles
3.2%
23.7%
1997
Based on 1,106 vehicles
3.1%
25.7%
1996
Based on 1,027 vehicles
2.2%
18.4%
1995
Based on 455 vehicles
3.5%
18.6%
1994
Based on 402 vehicles
3.0%
19.6%
1993
Based on 158 vehicles
1.7%
28.7%
1992
Based on 193 vehicles
0.0%
28.0%
1991
Based on 199 vehicles
2.7%
23.8%
1990
Based on 203 vehicles
1.8%
14.0%
1989
Based on 70 vehicles
6.1%
12.2%
1988
Based on 72 vehicles
0.0%
13.3%
1987
Based on 121 vehicles
3.4%
12.6%
1986
Based on 39 vehicles
3.8%
15.4%
1985
Based on 98 vehicles
2.8%
9.7%
1984
Based on 31 vehicles
0.0%
0
Based on 13,670 vehicles
117k mi
Top MOT Failures — Toyota Celica
The most common reasons a Toyota Celica fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Other Toyota Models
Compare MOT reliability across Toyota models.
Toyota Celica — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Toyota Celica MOT and reliability.
What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Celica?
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Celica?
Is the Toyota Celica reliable?
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Celica?
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Celica?
Check Your Toyota Celica's MOT History
Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.