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F7 KDY

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,998 mi
Last recorded169,998 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 KDY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 169,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 169,756 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 168,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 164,068 miles

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 26 Apr 2022 159,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 151,301 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Jun 2009 144,317 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 144,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 138,534 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2008 138,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 125,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre showing slight wear on outer edge

nearside headlight aim on high limit

nearside headlight lens slightly frosting

offside front tyre showing slight wear on outer edge

offside headlight aim on high limit

offside headlight lens slightly frosting

Pass 26 May 2006 123,205 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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F7 KDY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,705 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 F7 KDY, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F7 KDY registered?

F7 KDY is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is F7 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 KDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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