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D25 ESA

1993 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,844 mi
Last recorded242,844 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Starlet87,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 ESA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 242,844 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 240,716 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 240,364 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside outer starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sports exhaust system in boot of vehicle

vehicle appears to of been stood a long time

Pass 5 Apr 2019 239,986 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 230,812 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 230,794 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 221,956 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 207,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 206,994 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 206,016 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 206,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 195,710 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 195,710 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 182,665 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 169,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 158,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 147,085 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 146,941 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 134,477 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 121,761 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 121,758 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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D25 ESA is a 1993 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 87,310 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 D25 ESA, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D25 ESA registered?

D25 ESA is a 1993 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is D25 ESA safe to buy?

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