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K19 NKO

1998 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,261 mi
Last recorded110,261 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Starlet70,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 NKO
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 110,261 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 110,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 104,972 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,641 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 104,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,194 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 99,194 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light High level light showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 98,252 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

coolant bottle empty

slight travel in parking brake lever, it would appear the braking system requires adjustment

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,803 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,802 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 95,388 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,102 miles

Front Brakes slightly binding, tight

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,882 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 57,921 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,012 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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K19 NKO is a 1998 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 70,199 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 K19 NKO, 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 28 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K19 NKO registered?

K19 NKO is a 1998 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K19 NKO safe to buy?

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