CarVerify

Free Car Check

L886 RHL

2005 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1296cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,062 mi
Last recorded207,062 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 RHL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 207,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 206,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 205,298 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 204,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 203,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 203,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 201,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 201,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 195,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 189,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 182,898 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2017 182,894 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2016 176,743 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 176,743 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 168,545 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 168,545 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 169,539 miles

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

Nearside 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

non standard exhaust fitted but not considered excessively noisy

Pass 24 Sep 2014 163,102 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 163,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 157,363 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 150,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 148,916 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 143,782 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 143,782 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 130,005 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn to inner and outer edges of tread

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 28 Sep 2006 114,319 miles

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

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

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
Full Toyota Starlet reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L886 RHL is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L886 RHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L886 RHL?

You can check the full history of L886 RHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L886 RHL registered?

L886 RHL is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is L886 RHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L886 RHL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L886 RHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L886 RHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.