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J548 XCF

2005 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,000 mi
Last recorded163,000 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ548 XCF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 163,000 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2011 158,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 154,917 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 154,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 150,375 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 143,284 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 137,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 128,688 miles

advises issued with VT30

Fail 6 Jun 2006 128,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake judder from nearside front

engine emitting noticable blue smoke

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc worn/scored

Fail 5 May 2005 99,931 miles

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

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

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

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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J548 XCF is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J548 XCF, 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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J548 XCF is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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