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Toyota MR2

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y227 KCDMOT history

Y227 KCD is a black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,433 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 KCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 KCD was last recorded at 136,433 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2009: 80,832 miles, lower than 720,077 miles on 10 Sept 2008.

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
136,386 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
6,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,433 miles
  • 2025 – 109,397 miles
  • 2022 – 109,389 miles
  • 2021 – 107,767 miles
  • 2020 – 107,494 miles
  • 2019 – 107,189 miles
  • 2018 – 106,792 miles
  • 2017 – 105,530 miles
  • 2016 – 103,678 miles
  • 2015 – 102,284 miles
  • 2014 – 101,034 miles
  • 2013 – 98,828 miles
  • 2012 – 89,517 miles
  • 2011 – 81,648 miles
  • 2009 – 80,832 miles
  • 2008 – 720,077 miles
  • 2007 – 63,689 miles
  • 2006 – 14,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,433 miles
  • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance slightly lower than other side (caliper)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower engine mount deteriorated
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat-shield loose
  • AdvisoryExhaust slightly noisy

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

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear lower arm outer bush bolt and nut not nylock like o/s is

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake warning light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,433 miles (+47)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,433 miles
    Test number
    575499125748
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance slightly lower than other side (caliper)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower engine mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat-shield loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly noisy

  2. Fail136,386 miles (+26,989)2 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,386 miles
    Test number
    385431820936
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively stretched o/s & n/s when on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bracket bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure Bolt loose (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Steering locking device ineffective Lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose Spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryLower engine mount deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring insecure and rubbing in driveshaft (1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat-shield loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f steering rack gaiters clips insecure but preventing increase of dirt

  3. Pass109,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,397 miles
    Test number
    443935253145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower arm outer bush bolt and nut not nylock like o/s is
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  4. Fail109,397 miles (+8)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,397 miles
    Test number
    390583406749
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s caliper has drag (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective by track rod end , loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower arm outer bush bolt and nut not nylock like o/s is
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge but has no tread at edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  5. Fail109,389 miles (+1,622)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    415083403749
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,767 miles (+273)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    259975852994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass107,494 miles (+305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,494 miles
    Test number
    251599172555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass107,189 miles (+397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    794095114000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass106,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,792 miles
    Test number
    745699971142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,792 miles (+1,262)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,792 miles
    Test number
    880452286553
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,530 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    205461954390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,678 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,678 miles
    Test number
    529236735763
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass102,284 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,284 miles
    Test number
    619110333645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,034 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    669718054244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,828 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,828 miles
    Test number
    375668743245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail98,792 miles (+9,275)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    928404753116
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass89,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    89,517 miles
    Test number
    756386682119
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail89,517 miles (+7,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,517 miles
    Test number
    208206482161
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass81,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,648 miles
    Test number
    707506081112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,647 miles (+815)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,647 miles
    Test number
    738236181117
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil level low.

  21. Pass80,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,832 miles
    Test number
    481576049255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,832 miles (-639,245)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,832 miles
    Test number
    674125249233
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  23. Pass720,077 miles (+648,070)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    720,077 miles
    Test number
    464194058263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,007 miles (+8,318)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,007 miles
    Test number
    502599148296
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass63,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    292017647266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,689 miles (+48,831)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    982551847209
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass14,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,858 miles
    Test number
    184379446277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,858 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,858 miles
    Test number
    724989946255
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about Y227 KCD

Does Y227 KCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 KCD is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 KCD?
The MOT on Y227 KCD is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 KCD done?
Y227 KCD was recorded at 136,433 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,215 miles a year.
Has Y227 KCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 KCD has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y227 KCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y227 KCD find?
Y227 KCD passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: body component slightly loose spoiler; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front fluid leak, but not excessive coolant, and 5 more.

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