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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y198 KCWMOT history

Y198 KCW is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
141,683 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 KCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 KCW was last recorded at 141,683 miles on 23 May 2026, 1,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2016: 78,923 miles, lower than 122,366 miles on 18 May 2015.

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
140,019 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,664 miles
Average per year
4,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,683 miles
  • 2025 – 140,019 miles
  • 2024 – 139,503 miles
  • 2023 – 138,525 miles
  • 2022 – 137,310 miles
  • 2021 – 136,441 miles
  • 2020 – 135,272 miles
  • 2019 – 134,170 miles
  • 2018 – 132,858 miles
  • 2017 – 131,804 miles
  • 2016 – 78,923 miles
  • 2015 – 122,366 miles
  • 2014 – 118,408 miles
  • 2013 – 105,914 miles
  • 2012 – 91,264 miles
  • 2011 – 79,256 miles
  • 2010 – 74,172 miles
  • 2009 – 70,235 miles
  • 2008 – 62,001 miles
  • 2006 – 49,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,683 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pump to rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,683 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    141,683 miles
    Test number
    480180364220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,019 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,019 miles
    Test number
    745644576440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,503 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,503 miles
    Test number
    388895586068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,525 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,525 miles
    Test number
    423318900132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,310 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,310 miles
    Test number
    213351649651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,441 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,441 miles
    Test number
    104316960941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,272 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    474432681294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,170 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    134,170 miles
    Test number
    902081594518
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside rear inner wheel arch

  9. Pass132,858 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,858 miles
    Test number
    546508233572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,804 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,804 miles
    Test number
    931270386728
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pump to rack (2.3.2)

  11. Fail131,793 miles (+52,870)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,793 miles
    Test number
    946650124193
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pump to rack (2.3.2)

  12. Pass78,923 miles (-43,443)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,923 miles
    Test number
    360532789920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,366 miles
    Test number
    428238835113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail122,361 miles (+3,953)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,361 miles
    Test number
    797628935187
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass118,408 miles (+12,494)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,408 miles
    Test number
    796323844101
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 2.5mm tread

  16. Pass105,914 miles (+14,650)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,914 miles
    Test number
    686435933119
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass91,264 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    287844242115
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyres centre tread on 3mm
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering arm u/j

  18. Fail91,264 miles (+12,008)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    678263142175
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyres centre tread on 3mm
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering arm u/j

  19. Pass79,256 miles (+5,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    428499131100
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail74,172 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    544185630134
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteLower steering column universal joint corroded

  21. Pass74,172 miles (+3,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,172 miles
    Test number
    634115230142
    • NoteLower steering column universal joint corroded

  22. Pass70,235 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,235 miles
    Test number
    623372549195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,001 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    231464348432
    • 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)
    • NoteBelly pan insecure

  24. Fail62,001 miles (+12,967)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,001 miles
    Test number
    294413348453
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBelly pan insecure

  25. Pass49,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    141270366149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y198 KCW

Does Y198 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y198 KCW is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y198 KCW?
The MOT on Y198 KCW is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y198 KCW done?
Y198 KCW was recorded at 141,683 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 4,643 miles a year.
Has Y198 KCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 KCW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2017.
Has the mileage on Y198 KCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y198 KCW find?
Y198 KCW passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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