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M218 SMV

2007 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,216 mi
Last recorded116,216 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 SMV
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 116,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 208,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 206,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 201,015 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 200,045 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 198,752 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 198,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLTS LOOSE ON O/S/F & N/S/F (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 120,420 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 184,516 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 175,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 163,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 163,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 139,669 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 127,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,894 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,837 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 98,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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M218 SMV is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 121,140 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 M218 SMV, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M218 SMV registered?

M218 SMV is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is M218 SMV safe to buy?

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