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GY56 KPU

2006 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,525 mi
Last recorded142,525 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 KPU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 142,525 miles

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

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

headlamp beam patern soft. ok mot but will req att.

Fail 2 Dec 2022 142,392 miles

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

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

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

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

headlamp beam patern soft. ok mot but will req att.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 129,556 miles

Handbrake travel only just within requirements

Fail 6 Dec 2021 129,556 miles

Handbrake travel only just within requirements

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,419 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,005 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake travel

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,568 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 86,238 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,561 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 49,561 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 44,995 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 44,994 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear parking brake effientcy is approx 30% of the offside rar parking brake,

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,569 miles

nearside rear parking brake effientcy is approx 30% of the offside rar parking brake,

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,781 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 35,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 25,581 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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GY56 KPU is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY56 KPU, 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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GY56 KPU is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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