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K740 UAG

2004 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,963 mi
Last recorded169,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 UAG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 169,963 miles

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 8 May 2015 169,359 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

underneath vehicle has general corrosin

Pass 8 May 2015 169,359 miles

underneath vehicle has general corrosin

Pass 3 Apr 2013 163,979 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 163,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 194,952 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 194,946 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 189,380 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 189,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 177,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 171,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 141,612 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 140,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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K740 UAG is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 112,934 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 K740 UAG, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K740 UAG registered?

K740 UAG is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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