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S890 VWE

2009 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,030 mi
Last recorded146,030 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 VWE
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 146,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 144,867 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 146,832 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 145,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 147,203 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 143,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 143,371 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 139,039 miles

noise exhaust

Pass 9 Oct 2013 134,624 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 112,039 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 99,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,609 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 87,609 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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S890 VWE is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S890 VWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S890 VWE registered?

S890 VWE is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is S890 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S890 VWE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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