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M163 BHG

2005 Toyota Starlet

Yellow Petrol 1331cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,515 mi
Last recorded108,515 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 BHG
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,331cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 108,515 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 108,103 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 107,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 107,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 107,102 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 105,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 105,271 miles

custom side exit exhaust fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,172 miles

custom side exit exhaust fitted

minor oil gearbox leak

Fail 2 Aug 2016 104,170 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

custom side exit exhaust fitted

minor oil gearbox leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,698 miles

custom side exit exhaust fitted

slight gearbox oil weep

Pass 23 Jul 2014 100,923 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 100,923 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 100,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both headlamps colour suspect? white with green/blue effect?

brake disc's all round corroded vehicle appears to have been standing?

engine breather smokes to excess and oil being sprayed on vehicle underside?vehicle may need adjustment or repair?

rear towing eye fitted and protrudes really to excess?

vehicle has modified exhaust fitted and modified suspension fitted and lowered?

when cold vehicle emitted dense blue smoke but when warm cleared to a acceptable level?

Fail 12 Mar 2013 100,230 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps colour suspect? white with green/blue effect?

brake disc's all round corroded vehicle appears to have been standing?

engine breather smokes to excess and oil being sprayed on vehicle underside?vehicle may need adjustment or repair?

rear brake application uneven almost to excess,offside rear has low effort and new pads fitted?

rear towing eye fitted and protrudes really to excess?

vehicle has modified exhaust fitted and modified suspension fitted and lowered?

Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,222 miles

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2012 100,060 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front exhaust rubbers split

o/s/r caliper parkbrake lever seized

Pass 27 May 2011 99,794 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,460 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 96,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

reg plates front and rear displaying additional logo

Pass 28 May 2008 83,851 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 83,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,025 miles

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

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

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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M163 BHG is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Yellow with a 1,331cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M163 BHG, 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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M163 BHG is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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