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M65 UTF

2006 Toyota Starlet

Purple Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,440 mi
Last recorded185,440 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Starlet115,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM65 UTF
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 185,440 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 184,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018
Fail 15 Mar 2018 184,000 miles

Central Front Steering lock missing (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake operation does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 183,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 179,437 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

movement in steering rack ends

rear left tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2011 139,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres worn inner edges

movement in steering rack ends

rear left tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 7 Oct 2010 174,068 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 174,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 164,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

could not check rear seat belts

very slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 14 Oct 2008 158,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

exhaust rusting

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2007 142,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play from near side steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2006 130,068 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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M65 UTF is a 2006 Toyota Starlet in Purple with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M65 UTF, 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 M65 UTF registered?

M65 UTF is a 2006 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is M65 UTF safe to buy?

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