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G7 CYU

2008 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,050 mi
Last recorded142,050 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Starlet124,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 CYU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 142,050 miles

Front Power Steering Modified & Removed

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear All Rear Seats Removed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated All (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 141,929 miles

Front Power Steering Modified & Removed

Fuel hose deteriorated All (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear Seats & Seat Belts Removed

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension Components Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 141,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Power Steering Modified & Removed

Fuel hose deteriorated All (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear Seats & Seat Belts Removed

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension Components Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 227,200 miles

All front supsension components corroded

All fuel pipes corroded

All rear supension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering modified - (Removed)

Rear seats and seatbelts removed

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 223,997 miles

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 213,438 miles

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

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2018 213,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 202,194 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 181,698 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 165,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 152,748 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 136,098 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 136,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 133,070 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 133,070 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 133,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 99,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 94,371 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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G7 CYU is a 2008 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 124,620 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 G7 CYU, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G7 CYU registered?

G7 CYU is a 2008 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is G7 CYU safe to buy?

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