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K618 KWY

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,774 mi
Last recorded131,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK618 KWY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 131,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 127,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 121,693 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 121,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 116,419 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 111,127 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 108,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 101,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 86,483 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 86,463 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear no plate cracked advised

Fail 1 Aug 2006 86,411 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 72,661 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 72,661 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K618 KWY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 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 K618 KWY, 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 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K618 KWY registered?

K618 KWY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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