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P235 KPY

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,858 mi
Last recorded121,858 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 KPY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 121,858 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe covered in underseal

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2025 121,241 miles

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2021 120,326 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,874 miles

exhaust has repair paste fitted

Fail 25 May 2020 119,824 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced o/s and n/s (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

underside covered in under seal

Pass 9 Mar 2019 117,482 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 113,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,477 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 109,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 106,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 102,585 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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P235 KPY is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P235 KPY, 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.

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P235 KPY is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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