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K518 CNE

2003 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,466 mi
Last recorded220,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Starlet112,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK518 CNE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 220,466 miles

1x exhaust rubber perished.

2x exhaust rubber missing, system still secure.

Headlight aim present but poor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 211,378 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 211,316 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 211,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 209,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 11 Aug 2018 209,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2017 208,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 15 Aug 2017 208,214 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 204,929 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes corroded

engine warning light illuminated

Fail 22 Jun 2016 204,918 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake pipes corroded

engine warning light illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2014 202,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 196,052 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 181,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advance wear in steering rack

both front struts leaking fluid

brake fluid on min level

exhaust emissions just in limits

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2008 17,641 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advance wear in steering rack

both front struts leaking fluid

brake fluid on min level

exhaust emissions just in limits

Pass 1 May 2007 168,148 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 168,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 150,915 miles

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

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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K518 CNE is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K518 CNE, 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 K518 CNE registered?

K518 CNE is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is K518 CNE safe to buy?

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