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Toyota MR2

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,794 cc

X56 VKSMOT history

X56 VKS is a black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 9 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
132,950 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 VKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 VKS was last recorded at 132,950 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 4,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,780 miles · 7 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,170 miles
Average per year
5,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,950 miles
  • 2022 – 128,780 miles
  • 2021 – 126,023 miles
  • 2020 – 124,734 miles
  • 2019 – 115,710 miles
  • 2018 – 112,986 miles
  • 2017 – 105,516 miles
  • 2016 – 102,477 miles
  • 2015 – 83,106 miles
  • 2014 – 73,344 miles
  • 2013 – 67,821 miles
  • 2012 – 60,575 miles
  • 2011 – 56,548 miles
  • 2010 – 53,457 miles
  • 2009 – 51,462 miles
  • 2008 – 47,470 miles
  • 2007 – 42,853 miles
  • 2006 – 40,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,950 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Drive belt is in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Emmissions only just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,950 miles (+4,170)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,950 miles
    Test number
    227604254851
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all four (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass128,780 miles (+2,757)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,780 miles
    Test number
    196178833671
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,023 miles (+1,289)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,023 miles
    Test number
    243029979807
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt cracking

  4. Pass124,734 miles (+9,024)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,734 miles
    Test number
    181335900114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary drive belt is perished
    • AdvisoryHand travel is near end
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses are deteriated

  5. Pass115,710 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    115,710 miles
    Test number
    354470475667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    596481227484
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  7. Fail112,981 miles (+7,465)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,981 miles
    Test number
    222247454158
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass105,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,516 miles
    Test number
    680329791498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  9. Fail105,514 miles (+3,037)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,514 miles
    Test number
    152582345845
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven Both (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  10. Pass102,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,477 miles
    Test number
    545875189804
    • AdvisoryDrive belt is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEmmissions only just met requirements

  11. Fail102,477 miles (+19,371)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,477 miles
    Test number
    274395092319
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDrive belt is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEmmissions only just met requirements

  12. Pass83,106 miles (+9,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,106 miles
    Test number
    375688295078
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass73,344 miles (+5,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,344 miles
    Test number
    306444894066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass67,821 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,821 miles
    Test number
    655113193060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight binding.

  15. Fail67,820 miles (+30)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,820 miles
    Test number
    578572993063
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight binding.

  16. Fail67,790 miles (+7,215)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,790 miles
    Test number
    316787283001
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Pass60,575 miles (+4,027)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,575 miles
    Test number
    908859362073
    • NoteHandbrake travel high.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass56,548 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    269048281084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,541 miles (+90)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    118563581415
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteENGINE MIS-FIRING AT IDLE
    • NoteFront shock absorbers slightly worn (Play in internal bushes)

  20. Fail56,451 miles (+2,994)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,451 miles
    Test number
    488198861036
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteEngine misfire
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition inboard side

  21. Pass53,457 miles (+1,995)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,457 miles
    Test number
    184447150415
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCondition of offside wiper blade .

  22. Pass51,462 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,462 miles
    Test number
    382868569001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass47,470 miles (+4,617)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,470 miles
    Test number
    233167468057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass42,853 miles (+2,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    851998047054
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass40,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,587 miles
    Test number
    132615566010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 VKS

Does X56 VKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X56 VKS expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X56 VKS?
The MOT on X56 VKS expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X56 VKS done?
X56 VKS was recorded at 132,950 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 5,393 miles a year.
Has X56 VKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 VKS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on X56 VKS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X56 VKS find?
X56 VKS passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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