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V551 HKY

2007 Toyota Regius

Silver Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

218,304 mi
Last recorded218,304 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Toyota Regius143,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 HKY
MakeToyota
ModelRegius
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 218,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 218,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 207,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 207,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system between flexis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carriers both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 198,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 198,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 187,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at pipes to rear at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 187,295 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system between flexis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at pipes to rear at rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 180,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 176,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 176,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 170,767 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 170,767 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 162,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 156,677 miles

Underside completely undersealed restricting full inspection

Fail 27 Jun 2017 156,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside completely undersealed restricting full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2016 150,567 miles

head lamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2015 144,505 miles

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

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

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed limiting inpection of rubber boots and joints

Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 132,191 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 132,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 127,083 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 118,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,547 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 78,137 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,754 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Regius?

Based on 7,432 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.8%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 124
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
position lamp(s) not working 66
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V551 HKY is a 2007 Toyota Regius in Silver with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Regius models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 143,441 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 Regius fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V551 HKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Regius typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Toyota Regius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V551 HKY registered?

V551 HKY is a 2007 Toyota Regius, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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