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J205 HGK

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,405 mi
Last recorded143,405 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 HGK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 143,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 142,429 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 141,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 140,571 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,334 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 137,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 133,404 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 132,941 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 128,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 124,916 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 120,999 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 115,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,460 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,467 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,471 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 79,726 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,198 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 76,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,323 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 68,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW †REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY †

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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J205 HGK is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 J205 HGK, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J205 HGK registered?

J205 HGK is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is J205 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J205 HGK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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