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P420 HBC

2012 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

192,030 mi
Last recorded192,030 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Starlet92,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 HBC
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 192,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 191,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 190,127 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 182,275 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 168,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 161,202 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 139,231 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 120,708 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 120,693 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 120,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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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P420 HBC is a 2012 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P420 HBC, 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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What year was P420 HBC registered?

P420 HBC is a 2012 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is P420 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 HBC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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