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MK51 KMG

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,683 mi
Last recorded115,683 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 KMG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 115,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 112,458 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre`s outer edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s outer edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak

Fail 19 Jun 2024 112,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre`s outer edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre`s outer edge`s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,614 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,614 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 111,614 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember as marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and a cross section of spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement part seperated no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 110,714 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,660 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 107,516 miles

under body corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,925 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 102,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,221 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 92,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 92,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 85,548 miles

2 washer jets inop

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear indicators pale

front wipers smeering

o/s wiper split

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 80,789 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,460 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 76,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,517 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 37,517 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK51 KMG is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK51 KMG, 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.

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MK51 KMG is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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