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L953 KTH

2004 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,995 mi
Last recorded206,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Starlet112,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 KTH
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 206,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 205,800 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on inner rear sills ( both rear)

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 202,160 miles

Corrosion noted on inner of rear sills

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 196,973 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

only drivers seat fitted

rear underside signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2016 192,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2016 192,876 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front indicators illuminate with sidelights (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 124,731 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 124,731 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 177,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 169,689 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 169,689 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 164,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 154,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 132,768 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing when spun

Pass 16 Dec 2006 122,109 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 11,064 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 110,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L953 KTH is a 2004 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L953 KTH, 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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L953 KTH is a 2004 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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