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K274 CBU

2007 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,884 mi
Last recorded66,884 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK274 CBU
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,005 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 65,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,803 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 61,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,720 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,949 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,597 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 49,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tail door wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,520 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 46,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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K274 CBU is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 121,140 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 K274 CBU, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K274 CBU is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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