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T476 CLR

2009 Toyota Starlet

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

209,607 mi
Last recorded209,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Toyota Starlet126,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT476 CLR
MakeToyota
ModelStarlet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 209,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension components heavily corroded

Vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 209,170 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle undersealed excessively

Fail 25 May 2022 209,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer drivers door handle broken but functional

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2021 209,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 206,012 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 206,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s and n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 198,662 miles

corrosion both front lowersuspension arms

corrosion front brake back plates

corrosion rear brake discs

service brake efficiency poor

Fail 29 Aug 2018 198,662 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion both front lowersuspension arms

corrosion front brake back plates

corrosion rear brake discs

service brake efficiency poor

Pass 22 Aug 2017 186,640 miles

both front suspension lower arms corroded should be replaced

corrosion front & rear brake back plates

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2016 181,512 miles

rear number plate fading

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Aug 2016 181,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

rear number plate fading

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,582 miles

n/s/r handbrake reading lower than o/s

Fail 7 Aug 2014 148,691 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 148,691 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,581 miles

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

some wear on rear brake discs

Fail 15 Aug 2013 131,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

some wear on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 111,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

small leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Aug 2012 111,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

small leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Aug 2011 87,361 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills

slight oil leak rear crankshaft

Fail 17 Aug 2011 87,361 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

plastic covers fitted to sills

slight oil leak rear crankshaft

Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 612,302 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 61,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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T476 CLR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 T476 CLR, 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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T476 CLR is a 2009 Toyota Starlet, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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