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K988 KWY

2004 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,556 mi
Last recorded17,556 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 KWY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,556 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 17,556 miles

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

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

PLAY NOTICED IN N/S AND O/S REAR HUBS O/S/R BRAKE BINDING O/S/F WHEEL NUT MISSING C/V JOINTS RATTLING

Pass 14 Aug 2007 159,993 miles

OS REAR TYRE CRACKED AT TREAD TO SIDEWALL. OS FRONT CHASSIS RAIL AND JOINT TO FRONT X MEMBER AND TO NS FRONT CHASSIS NOT WELDED CORRECTLY.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 137,343 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 137,343 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 121,426 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 121,307 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K988 KWY is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K988 KWY, 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 K988 KWY registered?

K988 KWY is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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