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K66 CCW

1997 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

134,731 mi
Last recorded134,731 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Starlet73,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 CCW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 134,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 128,816 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 128,807 miles

Emissions unable to be completed because of blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 121,698 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 111,709 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 111,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 106,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,672 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,857 miles

Different Size Wheels On Front And Rear Axles

Handbrake Almost At The End Of Reserve Travel

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 91,857 miles

Different Size Wheels On Front And Rear Axles

Handbrake Almost At The End Of Reserve Travel

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,288 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 84,288 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer cv boot weeping but preventing the ingress of water

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 79,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,020 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 69,020 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,641 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 67,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,592 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Screen has light scratches .

os wiper slightly torn ends.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,457 miles

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

Windscreen has light scratches.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel bit high

passenger wiper missing bit of blade at bottom

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,341 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 51,659 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 45,941 miles

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

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2006 42,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,114 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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K66 CCW is a 1997 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 73,648 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 K66 CCW, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K66 CCW is a 1997 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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