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M355 UJL

2002 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,311 mi
Last recorded126,311 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Starlet87,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 UJL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,311 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 124,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,767 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 122,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 122,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 116,815 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2018 112,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 101,808 miles

parking brake passed on limit

Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 95,981 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,969 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 122,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s front shocker replaced with s/h unit

turbo pipes insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2009 122,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 114,587 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 114,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 102,502 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 102,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 84,144 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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M355 UJL is a 2002 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 87,014 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 M355 UJL, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M355 UJL is a 2002 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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