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P119 YPA

1996 Toyota Starlet

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

62,449 mi
Last recorded62,449 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 YPA
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 62,449 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 62,449 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 60,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 58,776 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 58,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 56,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 53,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,727 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,313 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 48,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 46,108 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 46,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 43,234 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 43,234 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,803 miles

Child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt.

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 40,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box damaged (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt.

Exhaust system corroding

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,737 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 34,737 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,085 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 30,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,887 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,829 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 19,742 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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P119 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 P119 YPA, 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 P119 YPA registered?

P119 YPA is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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