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K122 KNO

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,679 mi
Last recorded104,679 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK122 KNO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 104,679 miles

All brake pads worn

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 1 May 2017 104,673 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)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split NS and OS (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NSF and OSF (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort NSR and OSR (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NSR and OSR (3.7.B.6a)

All brake pads worn

Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front pipe bolt missing

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 94,162 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,069 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 81,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,780 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,652 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 63,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,902 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 56,929 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,929 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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K122 KNO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 K122 KNO, 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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K122 KNO is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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