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VA05 KZM

2005 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,353 mi
Last recorded22,353 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota MR261,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 KZM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 22,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 21,972 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 21,312 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 21,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 21,079 miles

general surface corrosion on front suspension components

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2021 20,842 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,469 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2019 20,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,186 miles

parking brake lever close to end of travel.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,649 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,317 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,956 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,894 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,339 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 15,986 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,767 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 13,767 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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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VA05 KZM is a 2005 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VA05 KZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA05 KZM registered?

VA05 KZM is a 2005 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is VA05 KZM safe to buy?

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