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GY55 KVE

2005 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,793 mi
Last recorded92,793 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KVE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,793 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,363 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 88,363 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,775 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,792 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,700 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,831 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 76,029 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2017 72,454 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 72,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 67,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pads 60%worn

Fail 24 May 2016 67,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pads 60%worn

Pass 27 May 2015 63,111 miles

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 22 May 2014 59,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,227 miles

both front brake discs corrding on inner surfaces

handbrake travel high

Fail 4 Oct 2012 53,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

both front brake discs corrding on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,827 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,827 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

The nearside handbrake has only just met requirements.

Fail 23 Oct 2010 38,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the nearside handbrake has only just met requirements

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,493 miles

nearside rear hand brake low on effort

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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GY55 KVE is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 61,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY55 KVE, 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 21 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY55 KVE is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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