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N962 KMJ

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,990 mi
Last recorded140,990 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 KMJ
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 140,990 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 140,990 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 132,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 132,204 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 130,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 118,287 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills and inner rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front brake plates corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,164 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 100,812 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Arch / Outer Seal Area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Shoulder's Bald. 165/70T13. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Slightly Out Of Shape, Inner Shoulder

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 100,812 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower Arch / Outer Seal Area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Shoulder's Bald. 165/70T13. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Slightly Out Of Shape, Inner Shoulder

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 81,348 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 77,392 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 73,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 69,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,357 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,631 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,165 miles

Oil leak

condition front number plate

condition of radiator

front suspension corroded

nearside front tyre side wall cut

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 1 May 2008 46,515 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 May 2007 43,205 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and side wall damage

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2006 39,710 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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N962 KMJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 74,705 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 N962 KMJ, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Starlet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N962 KMJ registered?

N962 KMJ is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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