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Toyota Celica reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·15,905 DVSA tests·2024
Across 15,905 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 63% of Toyota Celica cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
63%
Average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
15,905 tests · fleet 61%
63%
Where the Celica fails
Suspension93
Brakes92
Body & structure95
Steering99
Tyres97
Lights & electrics89
Fails more often on emissions & leaks. Holds up better on steering, visibility.
Share of 13 years and older Toyota Celica MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Toyota Celica tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Toyota Celica models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~11% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~7% of MOTsAbove average
- Suspension · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Toyota Celica reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Toyota Celica is about average for its age: 63% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Celica?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Toyota Celica in 2024: 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Toyota Celica MOT?
For Toyota Celica cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (6.7% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).
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