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S817 TKR

2009 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,038 mi
Last recorded158,038 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 TKR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 158,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

VEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING WEAR/CORROSION

Pass 10 Feb 2025 155,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

ALL VEHICLE BRAKE DISC UNITS DISPLAYING CORROSION X 4

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 153,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 151,245 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 150,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 146,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 143,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

vehicle suspension units lowered/adjustable

Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 137,309 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 127,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,800 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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S817 TKR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 126,694 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 S817 TKR, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S817 TKR registered?

S817 TKR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is S817 TKR safe to buy?

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