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M509 TAB

2007 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,926 mi
Last recorded197,926 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Toyota Starlet121,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 TAB
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 197,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 197,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 197,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 197,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 197,838 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2014 195,807 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2014 195,160 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 189,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 172,943 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 145,616 miles

near side rear brake disc worn

speedometer in kilometers

Fail 5 Oct 2010 145,232 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

near side rear brake disc worn

speedometer in kilometers

Pass 3 Oct 2009 113,404 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 96,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,597 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 83,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M509 TAB is a 2007 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M509 TAB, 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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M509 TAB is a 2007 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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