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KG55 KEV

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,244 mi
Last recorded57,244 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 KEV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,244 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,008 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,720 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 56,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 51,872 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split/damaged

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split/damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,350 miles

Front both suspension struts dust covers deteriorated.

Front windscreen small chips.

Fail 21 Aug 2017 50,350 miles

Front both suspension struts dust covers deteriorated.

Front windscreen small chips.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,763 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,787 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,891 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,198 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,026 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,505 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,502 miles

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 13 Sep 2008 35,891 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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KG55 KEV is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 KG55 KEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG55 KEV registered?

KG55 KEV is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is KG55 KEV safe to buy?

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