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S965 OTR

2009 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

188,105 mi
Last recorded188,105 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 OTR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 188,105 miles

ALL REAR SEAT BELTS REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Sep 2019 187,909 miles

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

all rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2019 187,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

all rear seats and seatbelts removed at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2018 183,376 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 178,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear handbrake effort only just reached, both sides

rear service brake effort only just reached

Pass 24 Aug 2016 168,207 miles

Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

No rear seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 160,627 miles

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

park brake performance only just met

Pass 28 Aug 2014 148,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 148,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 141,390 miles

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

slight play on nearside front rack arm

Fail 2 Sep 2013 141,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play on nearside front rack arm

Fail 8 Jul 2013 140,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both outer door handles broken

Fail 27 Mar 2012 125,832 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall spliting

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

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

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 125,832 miles

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

drivers door handle damaged

o/s/r tyre sidewall spliting

Pass 17 Dec 2010 118,761 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 118,761 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 107,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 107,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 107,734 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S965 OTR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S965 OTR, 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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S965 OTR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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