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N243 BWK

2016 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,129 mi
Last recorded165,129 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Starlet145,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 BWK
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 165,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 164,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area, residue around lower part of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 162,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 160,169 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 158,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 158,378 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 155,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 153,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 149,160 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Front nearside offside front tyres have wear on inside edge of tread pattern

Fail 26 Jan 2017 149,160 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside offside (1.7.5a)

Front nearside offside front tyres have wear on inside edge of tread pattern

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 139,390 miles

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

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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N243 BWK is a 2016 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 145,201 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 N243 BWK, 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 10 years old, this Toyota Starlet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N243 BWK is a 2016 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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