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Toyota Starlet MOT pass rate and common problems

72.0% of Toyota Starlets passed the 2024 MOT (based on 3,215 first tests): 66.3% at the first attempt and 5.8% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 3 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 97.5 (95% CI 92.8–102.3; 100 = normal).

Toyota Starlet at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate72.0%incl. 5.8% fixed at the test centre20243215
Passed at the first attempt66.3%all first tests20243215
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 92.8–102.3)97.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 422 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20243215
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure21.8per 10016.8 same-age2019–202427861
Dangerous defects10.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202427861
Advisory items186.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202427861
strip · Toyota Starlet · MOT Risk Index · 97.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Toyota Starlet. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 422 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 380 and 478 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Toyota Starlet index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank422of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20243215
Best rank within its 95% interval380rankother models held where they are20243215
Worst rank within its 95% interval478rankother models held where they are20243215

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 91.5 to 97.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Toyota Starlet MOT, and how often?

Toyota Starlet MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 22.9 per 100 tests, against 33.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 27,861).

bar · Toyota Starlet · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 22.9 vs 33.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment22.9per 10033.12019–20246382
Body, chassis, structure21.8per 10016.82019–20246084
Brakes17.1per 10022.92019–20244754
Suspension15.6per 10027.12019–20244355
Noise, emissions and leaks11.1per 1009.92019–20243095
Visibility10.5per 10012.42019–20242929

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,861 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Toyota Starlet's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Toyota Starlet advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is body, chassis, structure: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 23.3% of the time.

funnel · Toyota Starlet · Body, chassis, structure · 23.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on body, chassis, structure: 23.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure23.3% next failmedian model2019–20242343
Suspension15.7% next failmedian model2019–20246441
Brakes14.4% next failmedian model2019–20243777
Tyres9.9% next failmedian model2019–20244807
Noise, emissions and leaks9.5% next failmedian model2019–20242016
Identification of the vehicle4.5% next failmedian model2019–20241864
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.1% next failmedian model2019–2024533
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024720

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Toyota Starlet got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Toyota Starlet MOTs flag suspension most: 68.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 27,861).

bar · Toyota Starlet · Suspension · 68.3 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension68.3per 10026.22019–202419029
Tyres38per 10039.72019–202410601
Brakes31.5per 10034.72019–20248770
Body, chassis, structure15.1per 1004.62019–20244208
Noise, emissions and leaks11.3per 1005.22019–20243136
Identification of the vehicle10.4per 1002.52019–20242905

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,861 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Toyota Starlet?

For Toyota Starlets aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 20.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 6,831).

bar · Toyota Starlet · Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars) · 11.0 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars)11.0% next fail2019–2024109
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars)8.3% next fail2019–2024109
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 109 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024109
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 64 cars)21.9% next fail2019–202464
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 64 cars)18.8% next fail2019–202464
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 64 cars)7.8% next fail2019–202464
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 64 cars)7.8% next fail2019–202464
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 64 cars)29.7% next fail2019–202464
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 64 cars)20.3% next fail2019–202464
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 64 cars)14.1% next fail2019–202464
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 64 cars)10.9% next fail2019–202464
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 244 cars)9.0% next fail2019–2024244
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 244 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024244
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 244 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024244
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 244 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024244
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 244 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024244
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 244 cars)2.9% next fail2019–2024244
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 244 cars)2.5% next fail2019–2024244
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 196 cars)12.2% next fail2019–2024196
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 196 cars)11.7% next fail2019–2024196
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 196 cars)11.7% next fail2019–2024196
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 196 cars)10.2% next fail2019–2024196
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 196 cars)7.1% next fail2019–2024196
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 196 cars)5.6% next fail2019–2024196
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 196 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024196
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 196 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024196
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 167 cars)19.2% next fail2019–2024167
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 167 cars)18.6% next fail2019–2024167
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 167 cars)18.0% next fail2019–2024167
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 167 cars)17.4% next fail2019–2024167
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 167 cars)12.6% next fail2019–2024167
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 167 cars)12.6% next fail2019–2024167
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 167 cars)6.6% next fail2019–2024167
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 167 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024167
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass10.7% next fail2019–20245905
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20245905
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–20245905
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20245905
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20245905
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–20245905
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20245905
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20245905
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20245905
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20245905
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory18.3% next fail2019–20246761
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.7% next fail2019–20246761
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–20246761
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20246761
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–20246761
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20246761
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20246761
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20246761
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20246761
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20246761
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20246761
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail20.6% next fail2019–20246831
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail18.8% next fail2019–20246831
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail14.7% next fail2019–20246831
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail13.5% next fail2019–20246831
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–20246831
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20246831
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20246831
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20246831
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20246831
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20246831
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20246831
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 83 cars)18.1% next fail2019–202483
Body, chassis, structure, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 83 cars)16.9% next fail2019–202483
Visibility, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 83 cars)10.8% next fail2019–202483
Suspension, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 83 cars)9.6% next fail2019–202483
Brakes, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 83 cars)8.4% next fail2019–202483
Noise, emissions and leaks, an unknown age, after a fail (rough estimate: 83 cars)8.4% next fail2019–202483

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Toyota Starlet get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Toyota Starlet gets a dangerous defect about as often as the UK average: 10.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 77.9 major and 23.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Toyota Starlet · Dangerous defects · 10.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 10.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects10.7per 10011.22019–202427861

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,861 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Toyota Starlet still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Toyota Starlet go from 25% at age 16 (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 13.8–41.1%) to 28.1% at age 18 (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 15.6–45.4%), against 43.9% for all cars aged 18 (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 15.6–45.4%) (2024, n = 3,215).

line · Toyota Starlet · Age 16 (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 13.8–41.1%) · 25 vs 43.1 · 2024
Age 16 (rough esti: 25. Age 18 (rough esti: 28.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 13.8–41.1%)25% failed first time43.1202436
Age 17 (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 5.6–26.7%)12.8% failed first time43.1202439
Age 18 (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 15.6–45.4%)28.1% failed first time43.9202432

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Toyota Starlet compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Toyota Starlets fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 16, where they fail less often: 24.2% against 47.3% (2024, n = 161).

line · Toyota Starlet · Age 15 · 24.0 vs 46.3 · 2024
Age 15: 24.0. Age 20: 36.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1524.0% fail46.32024154
Age 1624.2% fail47.32024161
Age 2036.6% fail47.420241095

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota Starlet years should I avoid?

Toyota Starlet build years range from index 95.5 to 95.6 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 3,215).

No Toyota Starlet build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.

bar · Toyota Starlet · Build year 1998 · 95.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 199895.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244463
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 2,687 tests, 95% interval 89.7–101.5)95.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242687

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Toyota Starlet MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Toyota Starlet MOT: about £108 (up to about £205 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 3,215).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Toyota Starlet · Expected repair bill · 108.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill108.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3215
Estimated range lower108.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3215
Estimated range upper205.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue3215
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)32.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue3215
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)28.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue3215
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)25.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue3215
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer22.2GBP expected contribution200price catalogue3215

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Toyota Starlet more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Toyota Starlet and 4 as often or more. The Toyota Starlet has an MOT Risk Index of 97.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 3,215).

bar · Toyota Starlet · Toyota Starlet (this model) · 97.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Toyota Starlet (this model)97.5index100 = normal20243215
Volkswagen Lupo98.6index97.520245995
Abarth 50094.5index97.520245446
Daihatsu Sirion92.4index97.520246147
Audi A2105.4index97.520246353
Peugeot RCZ101.3index97.5202410827
Infiniti Q3083.5index97.520244866
Skoda Roomster96.3index97.5202418403
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Fiat Grande Punto110index97.520246496

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Toyota Starlet MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 14.6% of Toyota Starlets with 70,000 to 100,000 miles failed first time, against 34.4% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 186). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Toyota Starlet · Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 8.9–23%) · 14.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 8.9–23%)14.6% failed first time202496
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 11.6–26.4%)17.8% failed first time2024101
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 25.4–44.7%)34.4% failed first time202490

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Toyota Starlet last?

36.5% of Toyota Starlets tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 8.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 10,140).

line · Toyota Starlet · 100,000 miles · 36.5 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 36.5. 200,000 miles (rou: 1.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles36.5% of tested cars202410140
150,000 miles8.2% of tested cars20242266
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 413 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.6%)1.5% of tested cars2024413

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Toyota Starlet driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Toyota Starlet index is 94.4, against 92.8 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 3,215).

slope · Toyota Starlet · Age and mileage adjusted index · 94.4 vs 92.8 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 92.8 vs 94.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index94.4index92.82019–20243215

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota Starlet fuel fails its MOT less?

All Toyota Starlets tested were petrol: 33.7% failed first time (2024, n = 3,212).

bar · Toyota Starlet · Petrol · 33.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol33.7% fail first timeother fuels20243212

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota Starlet engine is best?

For its age, the best Toyota Starlet engine is the petrol under 1.0 litre at index 63.3, and the worst the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at 100.5, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 3,215).

bar · Toyota Starlet · Petrol under 1.0 litre (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 51.4–77.0) · 63.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol under 1.0 litre (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 51.4–77.0)63.3index vs model norm100 = model average2024318
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre100.5index vs model norm100 = model average202424614

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Toyota Starlet fail its MOT most?

Toyota Starlet fails first-time MOTs most in Cardiff (CF): 49.5% against 35.7% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 426).

First-time failure rates for the Toyota Starlet range from 28.1% to 39.2% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Toyota Starlet · Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 44.8–54.3%) · 49.5 vs 33.8 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 28%. 39%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 44.8–54.3%)49.5% fail first time33.82024426
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 41.6–57.1%)49.4% fail first time33.82024156
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 41.3–57.3%)49.3% fail first time33.82024146
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 16.4–25.6%)20.6% fail first time33.82024291
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 17.8–28.8%)22.8% fail first time33.82024219
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 17.4–30.4%)23.3% fail first time33.82024159
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 374 tests, 95% interval 43.6–53.7%)48.7% fail first time33.82024374
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 280 tests, 95% interval 42.4–54.0%)48.2% fail first time33.82024280
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 42.9–53.2%)48.0% fail first time33.82024356
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 40.4–50.4%)45.4% fail first time33.82024377
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 37.5–49.2%)43.3% fail first time33.82024275
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 33.6–52.4%)42.7% fail first time33.82024103
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 342 tests, 95% interval 36.7–47.1%)41.8% fail first time33.82024342
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 36.4–46.6%)41.4% fail first time33.82024355
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 36.0–46.2%)41.0% fail first time33.82024351
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 35.2–46.4%)40.7% fail first time33.82024290
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 31.5–50.3%)40.6% fail first time33.82024101
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 33.6–47.2%)40.2% fail first time33.82024194
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 34.4–46.0%)40.1% fail first time33.82024267
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 33.5–46.7%)39.9% fail first time33.82024208
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 31.7–48.2%)39.7% fail first time33.82024131
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 33.1–46.5%)39.6% fail first time33.82024202
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 33.0–46.6%)39.6% fail first time33.82024197
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 32.8–46.7%)39.6% fail first time33.82024187
Brighton (BN)39.2% fail first time33.82024704
Bristol (BS)38.9% fail first time33.82024764
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 32.4–45.1%)38.6% fail first time33.82024223
Portsmouth (PO)38.5% fail first time33.82024899
York (YO) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 32.0–44.8%)38.2% fail first time33.82024220
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 29.9–46.9%)38.0% fail first time33.82024121
Nottingham (NG)38% fail first time33.82024521
Norwich (NR)37.8% fail first time33.82024733
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 31.5–43.8%)37.5% fail first time33.82024235
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 32.3–42.3%)37.2% fail first time33.82024355
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 30.3–44.5%)37.1% fail first time33.82024175
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 31.4–43.1%)37.1% fail first time33.82024259
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 32.5–41.9%)37.1% fail first time33.82024402
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 29.1–45.7%)37.0% fail first time33.82024127
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 325 tests, 95% interval 31.9–42.3%)36.9% fail first time33.82024325
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 30.6–43.6%)36.8% fail first time33.82024209
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 218 tests, 95% interval 30.6–43.3%)36.7% fail first time33.82024218
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 416 tests, 95% interval 32.1–41.3%)36.5% fail first time33.82024416
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 30.1–43.4%)36.5% fail first time33.82024200
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 28.9–44.7%)36.4% fail first time33.82024140
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 30.2–42.2%)36.0% fail first time33.82024242
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 31.0–40.9%)35.8% fail first time33.82024352
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 30.0–41.3%)35.5% fail first time33.82024268
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 28.1–43.4%)35.4% fail first time33.82024147
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 31.1–39.9%)35.4% fail first time33.82024444
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 29.9–41.2%)35.3% fail first time33.82024269
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 29.7–41.2%)35.2% fail first time33.82024264
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 467 tests, 95% interval 30.9–39.6%)35.1% fail first time33.82024467
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 27.7–42.8%)34.9% fail first time33.82024149
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 28.8–40.8%)34.6% fail first time33.82024240
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 28.7–39.8%)34.1% fail first time33.82024276
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 27.5–40.5%)33.7% fail first time33.82024199
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 26.1–42.0%)33.6% fail first time33.82024131
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 28.4–39.2%)33.6% fail first time33.82024289
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 492 tests, 95% interval 29.5–37.8%)33.5% fail first time33.82024492
Tonbridge (TN)33.2% fail first time33.82024564
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 299 tests, 95% interval 27.7–38.3%)32.8% fail first time33.82024299
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 343 tests, 95% interval 27.9–37.8%)32.6% fail first time33.82024343
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 26.1–39.8%)32.6% fail first time33.82024175
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 395 tests, 95% interval 28.0–37.2%)32.4% fail first time33.82024395
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 25.8–39.4%)32.2% fail first time33.82024180
London N (N) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 25.8–39.1%)32.1% fail first time33.82024184
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 26.9–37.7%)32.0% fail first time33.82024284
Sheffield (S)32.0% fail first time33.82024754
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 24.8–39.6%)31.8% fail first time33.82024148
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 24.8–39.0%)31.5% fail first time33.82024162
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 25.0–37.9%)31.1% fail first time33.82024193
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 26.4–36.0%)31.0% fail first time33.82024355
Birmingham (B)30.8% fail first time33.82024572
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 24.3–37.6%)30.6% fail first time33.82024180
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 22.9–37.3%)29.6% fail first time33.82024152
London E (E) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 22.8–37.3%)29.5% fail first time33.82024149
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 22.0–38.1%)29.4% fail first time33.82024119
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 24.1–35.0%)29.3% fail first time33.82024263
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 23.5–34.9%)28.9% fail first time33.82024239
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 23.7–34.2%)28.7% fail first time33.82024279
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 21.4–37.0%)28.6% fail first time33.82024126
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 22.1–35.6%)28.4% fail first time33.82024169
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 24.3–32.8%)28.3% fail first time33.82024434
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 20.8–37.0%)28.2% fail first time33.82024117
Leicester (LE)28.1% fail first time33.82024686
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 22.0–34.8%)28.0% fail first time33.82024186
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 22.1–33.0%)27.2% fail first time33.82024254
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 17.3–32.7%)24.1% fail first time33.82024116
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 17.6–32.0%)24.1% fail first time33.82024133
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 18.9–29.6%)23.9% fail first time33.82024239
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 19.5–28.7%)23.8% fail first time33.82024328

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Toyota Starlet rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Toyota Starlet MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.6 times the national rate: 0.44% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 412).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Toyota Starlet · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.6 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.6ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers412

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Toyota Starlet?

Of failed Toyota Starlet MOTs, 29.4% were retested the same day and a further 64.7% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 6,791).

bar · Toyota Starlet · Same-day retest · 29.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest29.4%failed initial tests2019–20246791
Retest within 10 days64.7%failed initial tests2019–20246791
Clean MOT streak25.5%observed chains2019–20244902
Repeat advisory42.7%observed chains2019–20244902
Decreasing odometer5.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20245875

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Toyota Starlet fails, does it fail again?

37.1% of Toyota Starlets that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 28.6% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 2,003). The failure most likely to come back is tyres: 39.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Toyota Starlet · Repeat after fail · 37.1 vs 28.6 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 37.1 vs 28.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail37.1%28.62019–20242003

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Toyota Starlet faults come together?

On Toyota Starlets, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and suspension failures turn up together 4.4 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 186).

Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 3.8–5.0)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024186
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.4)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024110
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.6)3.7liftexpected joint rate202481
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024140
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.5)3.5liftexpected joint rate202467
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024194
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.3liftexpected joint rate2024670
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.9)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024116
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.9)3.1liftexpected joint rate202485
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 76 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.8)3.1liftexpected joint rate202476
Brakes + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate2024854
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks3.0liftexpected joint rate2024855
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024145
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.5)2.9liftexpected joint rate202499
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.9liftexpected joint rate2024633
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.8)2.8liftexpected joint rate202443
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.8liftexpected joint rate2024960
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024104
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.8liftexpected joint rate20241035
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.7liftexpected joint rate20241116
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate2024618
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate2024887
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 428 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024428
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.3)2.7liftexpected joint rate202492
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202463
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 461 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024461
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024310
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202462
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.8)2.3liftexpected joint rate202498
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024407
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024323
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.8)2.2liftexpected joint rate202468
Brakes + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024519
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.5)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024143
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.1liftexpected joint rate20241358
Suspension + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024540
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.5)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024122
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20241006
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024558
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.0liftexpected joint rate2024894
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 1.4–2.7)2.0liftexpected joint rate202442
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate2024763
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Toyota Starlet had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Toyota Starlet; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register3215

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Toyota Starlet fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 65.5% of Toyota Starlets failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 9,935 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Toyota Starlet · Netherlands · 65.5 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 65.5 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands65.5% failed50.82024 by country9935

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Toyota Starlet MOT matter?

Toyota Starlets fail first time most in September (37.8%, against 28.2% for all cars that month) and least in May (33.5%) (2024, n = 3,215).

line · Toyota Starlet · January · 36.9 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 36.9. December: 37.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Toyota Starlet: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January36.9% fail first time31.120242768
February36.5% fail first time30.020242344
March33.8% fail first time28.320242660
April34.4% fail first time29.820241648
May33.5% fail first time28.820241901
June36.3% fail first time28.120242056
July34.2% fail first time29.320242605
August34.2% fail first time29.220242598
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September37.8% fail first time28.220242424
October37.0% fail first time30.320242695
November36.1% fail first time30.620242462
December37.1% fail first time29.320241700

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Toyota Starlet? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 3,215 initial Toyota Starlet tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 3,215 initial Toyota Starlet tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 3,215 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Toyota Starlet MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/toyota-starlet/

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Toyota Starlet MOT: quick answers

What is the Toyota Starlet first-time MOT pass rate?

66.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (3,215 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 3,215 primary tests: 33.75% failed first time and 72.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 97.5 is shown separately.