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VK02 UOY

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,979 mi
Last recorded57,979 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 UOY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,979 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 57,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,359 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,491 miles

Offside headlight lens foggy

Fail 4 Nov 2016 54,429 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear caliper lever pulled forward

Offside headlight lens foggy

Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,063 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,689 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 39,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs have surface rust on inner faces

registration plate lights blue

Fail 4 May 2013 39,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs have surface rust on inner faces

registration plate lights blue

Fail 14 May 2012 32,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise blue bulbs fitted to number plate lamps.

advise brake fluid level low,not on minimum mark at present.

advise cut in nearside rear inner tyre wall not to cords at present.

advise engine management light on.

advise under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full view.

Pass 14 May 2012 32,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise blue bulbs fitted to number plate lamps.

advise brake fluid level low,not on minimum mark at present.

advise cut in nearside rear inner tyre wall not to cords at present.

advise engine management light on.

advise under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full view.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,665 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,774 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,827 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,486 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 17,486 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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VK02 UOY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 VK02 UOY, 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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What year was VK02 UOY registered?

VK02 UOY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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