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LJZ 5649

2006 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,012 mi
Last recorded73,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Starlet115,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 5649
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 73,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 69,150 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 68,647 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))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 68,647 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached retaining locking pin missing on nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 67,087 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 67,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,204 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,204 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,022 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 78,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise nearside front droplink danaged.

Pass 2 Dec 2006 56,918 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,729 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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LJZ 5649 is a 2006 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 115,996 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 LJZ 5649, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJZ 5649 registered?

LJZ 5649 is a 2006 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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