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L161 PSX

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,564 mi
Last recorded146,564 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 PSX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 146,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 146,558 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 140,437 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 134,233 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 134,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 127,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 120,889 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 120,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,438 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 113,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 106,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 98,204 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 90,697 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 90,691 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 90,426 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 82,229 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 73,592 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2006 73,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L161 PSX is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L161 PSX, 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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L161 PSX is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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