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EY55 BVE

2006 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,290 mi
Last recorded161,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Toyota Starlet115,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BVE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 161,290 miles

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

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

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

This vehicle has been modified. Suspension lowered / 3 point harnesses / rear seats removed / exhaust

Fail 5 Jun 2018 161,290 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

This vehicle has been modified. Suspension lowered / 3 point harnesses / rear seats removed / exhaust

Pass 25 May 2017 156,987 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

This vehicle has been modified. Suspension lowered / 3 point harnesses / rear seats removed Exhaust noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2017 156,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

This vehicle has been modified. Suspension lowered / 3 point harnesses / rear seats removed Exhaust noisy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 147,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

This vehicle has been modified. Suspension lowered / 3 point harnesses / rear seats removed

Fail 16 May 2016 147,015 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

This vehicle has been modified. Suspension lowered / 3 point harnesses / rear seats removed

Pass 16 May 2015 133,938 miles

3 point harnesses fitted and no rear seats at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspension lowered

Fail 16 May 2015 133,938 miles

3 point harnesses fitted and no rear seats at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

suspension lowered

Fail 15 May 2015 133,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 120,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 113,078 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,010 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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EY55 BVE is a 2006 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 115,996 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 Starlet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,266 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY55 BVE, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY55 BVE is a 2006 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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