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K20 FML

2009 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,744 mi
Last recorded56,744 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 FML
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 56,744 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 56,744 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 54,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 53,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 50,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 48,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 47,626 miles

Headlamp patterns poor

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 46,673 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 46,657 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2011 50,437 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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K20 FML is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 126,694 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 K20 FML, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K20 FML registered?

K20 FML is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is K20 FML safe to buy?

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