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L927 WPN

2004 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,605 mi
Last recorded169,605 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL927 WPN
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 169,605 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 169,605 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 169,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 169,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 169,303 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 169,055 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 168,210 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 166,696 miles

Central Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both foot brake and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mountings incorrect (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 162,100 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 152,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 145,132 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 133,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 121,188 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 121,008 miles

all round underside surface corrosion

universal rack boot fitted to offside rackarm and is to big

water pump shows signs of leakage

Fail 18 Dec 2013 120,986 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

all round underside surface corrosion

universal rack boot fitted to offside rackarm and is to big

water pump shows signs of leakage

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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L927 WPN is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L927 WPN, 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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L927 WPN is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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