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L33 HCY

2009 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,288 mi
Last recorded182,288 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 HCY
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 182,288 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 176,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 172,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 168,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 165,424 miles

under sealed

Fail 29 Jul 2021 165,380 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater missing BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH (4.2.3 (c))

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2019 161,180 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 159,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 152,938 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated one stud snapped still secure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front brake hose not secured as designed

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake hose not secured as designed

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats

advise pitting n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2016 147,428 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,636 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 144,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2014 138,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,814 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 131,811 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,371 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 101,568 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 101,568 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (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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L33 HCY is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 126,694 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L33 HCY, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L33 HCY registered?

L33 HCY is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is L33 HCY safe to buy?

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