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L135 SWR

2005 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,071 mi
Last recorded184,071 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL135 SWR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 184,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 184,031 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 181,779 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 181,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 181,210 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all springs covered

Pass 7 May 2022 181,044 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coilovers fitted but covered

Pass 1 May 2021 180,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 178,705 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))

Fail 25 May 2020 178,705 miles

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

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 11 May 2019 175,188 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 175,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 170,833 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 170,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 167,670 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 167,650 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine overheating

front wipers operating slowly.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 166,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 158,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 158,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 155,008 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 155,008 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 151,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 151,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 148,695 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 148,621 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 145,776 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 143,697 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 143,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 139,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 131,564 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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L135 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 L135 SWR, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L135 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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