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P603 KDM

1996 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,547 mi
Last recorded103,547 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Starlet74,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 KDM
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 103,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 101,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 93,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 91,755 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded

power steering pump damp

Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,814 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,422 miles

Central Front Lower front lower cross member corroded but not holed

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak very bad leak .seal has burst (2.7.3)

Central Front Lower front lower cross member corroded but not holed

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,413 miles

Front shock absorbers leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2016 74,817 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,523 miles

Reverse light inop

NSF brake sticking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 59,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF brake sticking

Reverse light inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,828 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front discs heavily corroded

Radiator deteriated

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,676 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,630 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,382 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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P603 KDM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 P603 KDM, 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 P603 KDM registered?

P603 KDM is a 1996 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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