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K255 OYJ

2003 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,828 mi
Last recorded189,828 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Starlet112,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 OYJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 189,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front drop link gaiters are perishing but no ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 186,874 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 186,851 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cat not fitted.

lack of engine oil

oil warning lamp on.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 183,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front & rear & nearside front shock absorber dust covers split away

Fail 24 Mar 2011 183,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

dust covers split away on offside front & rear & nearside front shock absorbers

slight fluid leak at offside front shock absorber

Pass 16 Mar 2010 177,600 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2009 167,725 miles

ADVISE; Both headlamp reflectors worn.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 160,360 miles

both front strut rubber boots split

both rear wheel bearings needs adjusting

engine oil leaks

front and rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads wearing

small stone chip o/s/f screen less than 10mm

strong advice front brake pads wearing low

tyre wear on both fronts close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2007 139,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 139,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 124,261 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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K255 OYJ is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 112,004 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 K255 OYJ, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K255 OYJ registered?

K255 OYJ is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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