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L857 YCC

2004 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,178 mi
Last recorded62,178 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 YCC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,178 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Oct 2009 61,088 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 61,076 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 58,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,219 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 56,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 70,278 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 70,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L857 YCC is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L857 YCC, 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 L857 YCC registered?

L857 YCC is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is L857 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L857 YCC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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