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KE51 UTO

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,206 mi
Last recorded129,206 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 UTO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 129,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,976 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 126,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 121,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 119,015 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 118,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 118,102 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 115,003 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES FROSTING (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR WHEELS INNER RIM SLIGHTLY DENTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,002 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT DISC INNER SURFACE VERY RUSTY AND PADS NOT BRAKING ON COMPLETE INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES WORN BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD RATTLES

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES FROSTING (4.1.4 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR WHEELS INNER RIM SLIGHTLY DENTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 112,456 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODING ON INNER SURFACES

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,360 miles

COOLANT LEAK

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,318 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,965 miles

front tyre worn inner edges

o/s/r shocker sweating oil

some front brake judder

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,316 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,085 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 42,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 23,394 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 15,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 15,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,660 miles

os ns front tyres inner edge loww

os ns rear tyres tread perished

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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KE51 UTO is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 KE51 UTO, 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 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE51 UTO registered?

KE51 UTO is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is KE51 UTO safe to buy?

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