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MR02 KKV

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,023 mi
Last recorded104,023 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 KKV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 103,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 103,134 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,943 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 102,492 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,023 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 May 2019 100,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Mar 2018 98,627 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,313 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

rear under body under sealed

Pass 17 Mar 2016 95,483 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inners (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 95,483 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inners (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,367 miles

possibale fault on nearside rear handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,563 miles

engine light on in vehicle

n/s rear handbrake performance low , may need adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,823 miles

engine light on in vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,652 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,534 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 51,467 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,538 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 33,451 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,103 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 20,103 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,154 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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MR02 KKV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MR02 KKV, 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.

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MR02 KKV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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