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P45 KSM

1996 Toyota Starlet

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,442 mi
Last recorded92,442 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 KSM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2021 92,442 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 92,432 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 85,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,021 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 74,021 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 68,919 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank

Fail 19 May 2016 68,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour light lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 57,421 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,558 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,994 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,068 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 42,065 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,692 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 36,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 35,176 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,520 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 29,995 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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P45 KSM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P45 KSM, 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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P45 KSM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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