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A75 KAT

2017 Toyota MR2

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests37 (27 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73%

Mileage

118,652 mi
Last recorded118,652 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA75 KAT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

27 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 118,652 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 118,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 142,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rusty underside components.

Pass 17 Apr 2025 108,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 140,179 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 139,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2024 97,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2024 97,022 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 85,964 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 138,356 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,843 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 80,842 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 137,285 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s and o/s rear tyres showing age related cracking

n/s/front tyre showing age related cracking

o/s/front brake has a very slight bind on rotation by hand

Pass 4 Oct 2021 65,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 133,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 133,166 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 16 Apr 2019 130,802 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 130,719 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,960 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 128,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,429 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 111,020 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,215 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 104,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance 28%

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,475 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 99,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,691 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 98,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,549 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 67,138 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 63,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,943 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,796 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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A75 KAT is a 2017 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73%.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A75 KAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 9 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A75 KAT is a 2017 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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