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SIA 1023

2003 Toyota Starlet

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,981 mi
Last recorded49,981 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Starlet112,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 1023
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,981 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 49,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (footwell). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Front both inner arches behind headlights corroded.

Nearside Front strut top mount corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,955 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,267 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,159 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 37,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,321 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,321 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,260 miles

slight corrosion around o/s front suspension top/wing area.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,721 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,723 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,721 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,632 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 22,067 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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SIA 1023 is a 2003 Toyota Starlet in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Starlet models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 112,004 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 SIA 1023, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Starlet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SIA 1023 registered?

SIA 1023 is a 2003 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is SIA 1023 safe to buy?

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