TOYOTA CELICA MOT pass rate
68.2% of 15,949 TOYOTA CELICA MOT tests pass.
The CELICA passes 68.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all TOYOTA models (82.3%).
The TOYOTA CELICA passes 68.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 85.7% at 10–15 years to 68.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (12) | 12 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (21) | 21 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 85.7% | 49 | 108,915 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.1% | 15,867 | 117,493 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA CELICA
The most common reason the TOYOTA CELICA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 64.1% | Not working |
| Brakes | 50.9% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 41.6% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 38.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Tyres | 15.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 3.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | Fixing missing |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 80.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 81.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 81.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.1% pass rate
- TOYOTA COROLLA — 82.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA CELICA?
- 68.2% of TOYOTA CELICA MOT tests pass, based on 15,949 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA CELICA?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA CELICA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 64.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the TOYOTA CELICA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TOYOTA service history guide for how to check and keep one.