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N979 BFL

2005 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,582 mi
Last recorded73,582 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Starlet113,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 BFL
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 73,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 73,141 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,871 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 72,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,837 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 72,830 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 71,828 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 71,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 66,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,723 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 63,123 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,262 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,089 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,918 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,122 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,678 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,021 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,127 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,707 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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N979 BFL is a 2005 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,079 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 N979 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 21 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N979 BFL registered?

N979 BFL is a 2005 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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The MOT history for N979 BFL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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