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P220 BNW

2012 Toyota Starlet

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,742 mi
Last recorded159,742 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Starlet92,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 BNW
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 159,742 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 159,525 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 159,138 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 158,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 157,321 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 152,000 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 146,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 138,475 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 124,712 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,710 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 116,009 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 116,006 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 103,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,488 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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P220 BNW is a 2012 Toyota Starlet in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 92,254 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 P220 BNW, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Starlet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P220 BNW is a 2012 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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