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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

K46 VUEMOT history

K46 VUE is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 23 Apr 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
115,650 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K46 VUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
23 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K46 VUE was last recorded at 115,650 miles on 25 Aug 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2023: 115,642 miles, lower than 149,184 miles on 20 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,642 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,650 miles
  • 2022 – 147,948 miles
  • 2021 – 145,391 miles
  • 2019 – 144,602 miles
  • 2018 – 142,875 miles
  • 2017 – 141,231 miles
  • 2016 – 138,036 miles
  • 2015 – 136,011 miles
  • 2014 – 133,249 miles
  • 2010 – 131,848 miles
  • 2009 – 125,602 miles
  • 2008 – 125,477 miles
  • 2006 – 125,476 miles
  • 2005 – 123,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,650 miles
    Test number
    129750443964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,650 miles (+8)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,650 miles
    Test number
    359305230231
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,642 miles (-33,542)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,642 miles
    Test number
    749220028891
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,184 miles (+1,236)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,184 miles
    Test number
    725685953080
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,948 miles (+2,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    147,948 miles
    Test number
    618561500077
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass145,391 miles (+789)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,391 miles
    Test number
    148026628096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills holed and corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner arches holed and corroded outside prescribed area

  7. Pass144,602 miles (+1,727)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,602 miles
    Test number
    774493475990
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,875 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,875 miles
    Test number
    644976025537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail142,865 miles (+1,634)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,865 miles
    Test number
    712710513276
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass141,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,231 miles
    Test number
    209896070191
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail141,231 miles (+3,195)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,231 miles
    Test number
    135433956245
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass138,036 miles (+2,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    138,036 miles
    Test number
    595927170144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass136,011 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,011 miles
    Test number
    377389285145
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail136,007 miles (+2,758)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,007 miles
    Test number
    836688385102
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass133,249 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,249 miles
    Test number
    997418984159
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front brake back plate corroded

  16. Fail133,249 miles (+1,401)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,249 miles
    Test number
    896335484165
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front brake back plate corroded

  17. Pass131,848 miles (+199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    131,848 miles
    Test number
    123638660283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail131,649 miles (+6,047)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    884458850239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass125,602 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    125,602 miles
    Test number
    170743079109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,601 miles (+124)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,601 miles
    Test number
    143613869100
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass125,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,477 miles
    Test number
    372302138425
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail125,477 miles (+1)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,477 miles
    Test number
    240731038251
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass125,476 miles (+2,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    125,476 miles
    Test number
    700535836371
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow at downpipe

  24. Pass123,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    123,196 miles
    Test number
    631872635379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K46 VUE

Does K46 VUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K46 VUE expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K46 VUE?
The MOT on K46 VUE expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K46 VUE done?
K46 VUE was recorded at 115,650 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2023.
Has K46 VUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K46 VUE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on K46 VUE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K46 VUE find?
K46 VUE passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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