MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,988 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
pas leak from main body of steering rack
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear spring not full seated correctly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
pas leak from main body of steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre old & perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre old & perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEAK
FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEAK
FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING
OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP
play in rear bearings
rear tyres on 2mm
nsf shock slightly leaking
play in both rear bearings
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R Light Lense Cracked
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S/R Light Lense Cracked
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s wiper poor
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Toyota Starlet?
Based on 379,267 MOT tests across 32,146 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N597 BFL is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2003 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 112,004 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 N597 BFL, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N597 BFL is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 January 2003.
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