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B505 CFV

1985 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

104,625 mi
Last recorded104,625 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Toyota Starlet69,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB505 CFV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,625 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 102,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 98,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 97,041 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 95,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,337 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 90,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 86,935 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 83,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 79,790 miles

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 76,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 72,669 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 67,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 64,768 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 61,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 58,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres perished.

Fail 14 May 2010 58,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres perished.

Pass 27 May 2009 54,413 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 50,571 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 50,571 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,795 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,256 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?

Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
32,146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,266
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,965
Headlamp aim too low 7,146
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,989
Stop lamp not working 6,412
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B505 CFV is a 1985 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1985 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 69,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B505 CFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Starlet typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 41 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B505 CFV registered?

B505 CFV is a 1985 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B505 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B505 CFV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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