Lml Star Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Lml Star reliable? We analysed 8,490 real MOT tests across 1,747 vehicles to find out.
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The Lml Star is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Lml Star.
Lml Star Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Lml Star. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Lml Star MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Lml Star to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Lml Star Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Lml Star models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Lml Star Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Lml Star owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Lml Star MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Lml Star year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 150 | 89.3% | 696 | 2,129 | 3,938 |
| 2017 | 574 | 85.0% | 1,794 | 3,512 | 5,796 |
| 2016 | 2,511 | 86.1% | 1,406 | 3,111 | 5,638 |
| 2015 | 2,081 | 86.4% | 1,924 | 3,469 | 6,533 |
| 2014 | 2,158 | 84.8% | 2,929 | 4,972 | 7,885 |
| 2013 | 467 | 87.6% | 1,878 | 3,638 | 6,784 |
| 2009 | 106 | 86.8% | 2,038 | 5,496 | 8,544 |
| 2008 | 51 | 82.4% | 2,033 | 4,232 | 8,364 |
| 2002 | 118 | 80.5% | 3,885 | 6,413 | 10,220 |
How Long Does a Lml Star Last?
Based on 1,747 Lml Star vehicles on UK roads.
Lml Star Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Lml Star MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Lml Star
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.3% MOT pass rate from 150 tests
80.5% MOT pass rate from 118 tests
The best year to buy a used Lml Star is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.3% across 150 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Lml Star Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lml Star THIS CAR | 85.7% | 8,490 | 3,856 mi | 13 yrs |
| Lml Star Deluxe | 83.8% | 15,994 | 5,492 mi | 24 yrs |
| Lml Star 125 Auto | 87% | 562 | 5,727 mi | 13 yrs |
| Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo TSI | 89.4% | 3,413 | 27,537 mi | — yrs |
| Toyota Aygo X Edge Vvt-i | 94.5% | 6,372 | 15,652 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Lml Star Deluxe (83.8% pass rate) and the Lml Star 125 Auto (87.0% pass rate), the Lml Star sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Lml Star has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.7% across 8,490 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Lml Star with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Lml Star owner drives around 339 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Lml Star models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.