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KM02 SDY

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 SDY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 102,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 100,275 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 100,245 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 91,514 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 91,514 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 83,295 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 83,073 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 80,648 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 78,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 78,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertyrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,031 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 75,928 miles

EML illuminated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm on tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,274 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Items removed from the drivers view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,051 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak from engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,335 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,110 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,523 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 69,504 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,726 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 68,726 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 67,434 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,215 miles

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

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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KM02 SDY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 KM02 SDY, 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 24 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 KM02 SDY registered?

KM02 SDY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is KM02 SDY safe to buy?

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