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L954 DNX

2005 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,826 mi
Last recorded165,826 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL954 DNX
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2025 165,826 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, inner sill, under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 164,312 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 163,207 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 160,118 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 15,655 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 156,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 154,453 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 154,392 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 146,923 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 133,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

non standard suspension front & rear

Fail 25 Aug 2016 133,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

non standard suspension front & rear

Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,577 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 12,577 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 117,164 miles

non standard suspension fitted front & rear

Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 97,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 87,182 miles

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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L954 DNX is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L954 DNX, 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.

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L954 DNX is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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