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GU56 KYA

2006 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,971 mi
Last recorded67,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KYA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 67,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 65,264 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 65,253 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 62,231 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,044 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,933 miles

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2022 55,923 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,283 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,962 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,362 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 44,126 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 37,478 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,587 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 25,327 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge (nearside particularly)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 14,743 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,942 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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GU56 KYA is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 GU56 KYA, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU56 KYA registered?

GU56 KYA is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is GU56 KYA safe to buy?

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