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P525 DUD

2018 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,571 mi
Last recorded157,571 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Toyota Starlet139,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 DUD
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 157,571 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 157,571 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 156,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 152,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 147,674 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear & nearside rear, through outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 147,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,424 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 142,401 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre low on tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 131,348 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 131,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 126,998 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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P525 DUD is a 2018 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 139,710 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 P525 DUD, 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 8 years old, this Toyota Starlet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P525 DUD is a 2018 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is P525 DUD safe to buy?

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