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DF02 KVM

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,719 mi
Last recorded70,719 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KVM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 70,719 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 69,806 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 69,803 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 68,157 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 67,054 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,675 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,261 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,344 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,360 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,516 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,040 miles

front brake discs inboard sides rusted slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,231 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,226 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 35,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,765 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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DF02 KVM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF02 KVM, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF02 KVM registered?

DF02 KVM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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