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AK56 FKE

2006 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,033 mi
Last recorded80,033 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota MR251,361 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 80,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis, subframes suspension / steering components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 80,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Handbrake lever gas long travel

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above required limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis, subframes suspension / steering components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,522 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear undertray loose

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 75,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear undertray loose

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,587 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

light corrosion around front and rear subframe and various suspension components.

o\s\rear brake disc back plate badly corroded.

rear heat shield and undertray loose.

Fail 22 Apr 2022 75,888 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

light corrosion around front and rear subframe and various suspension components.

o\s\rear brake disc back plate badly corroded.

rear heat shield and undertray loose.

Fail 31 Jan 2019 74,571 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights cateracted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brakes corroded faces

corrosion to various places under vehicle some obscured by plastic covers

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,239 miles

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,239 miles

N/S/F ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 62,257 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired flexi insecurely mounted (3.6.A.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,650 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,155 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,328 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,807 miles

front and rear tyres worn to excess and perished

Fail 7 Aug 2010 25,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

WATER LEAK FROM WATER TANK AREA..

Pass 7 Aug 2010 25,651 miles

WATER LEAK FROM WATER TANK AREA..

Pass 7 Sep 2009 20,027 miles

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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AK56 FKE is a 2006 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 51,361 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 AK56 FKE, 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 20 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK56 FKE is a 2006 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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