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Toyota Starlet

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,300 cc

K89 EJMMOT history

K89 EJM is a black petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
121,738 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K89 EJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K89 EJM was last recorded at 121,738 miles on 11 Mar 2025, 11,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2014: 77,622 miles, lower than 144,842 miles on 30 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,729 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
11,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,738 miles
  • 2023 – 110,729 miles
  • 2022 – 109,052 miles
  • 2019 – 108,916 miles
  • 2017 – 102,228 miles
  • 2016 – 94,220 miles
  • 2015 – 87,157 miles
  • 2014 – 77,622 miles
  • 2012 – 144,842 miles
  • 2011 – 139,437 miles
  • 2010 – 134,963 miles
  • 2008 – 123,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,738 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes center section over the tank corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,738 miles (+11,009)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,738 miles
    Test number
    545520431908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,729 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,729 miles
    Test number
    200207528590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,052 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,052 miles
    Test number
    332421446515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,916 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,916 miles
    Test number
    591516875786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,228 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,228 miles
    Test number
    817270778524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes center section over the tank corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail102,225 miles (+8,005)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    888906915251
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes center section over the tank corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass94,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    170765137858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner cv boot incorrect but functional
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim slightly buckled

  8. Fail94,220 miles (+3)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    359671688214
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNSF inner cv boot obviously incorrect
    • AdvisoryNSR main feed slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOSF wheel dented

  9. Fail94,217 miles (+7,060)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    168547743720
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNSF inner cv boot obviously incorrect
    • AdvisoryNSR main feed slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOSF wheel dented

  10. Pass87,157 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    266413285416
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Fail87,157 miles (+9,535)10 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    726721085116
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  12. Pass77,622 miles (-67,220)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,622 miles
    Test number
    919776304145
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass144,842 miles (+5,405)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    144,842 miles
    Test number
    899402212218
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  14. Pass139,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    139,437 miles
    Test number
    566814011255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,437 miles (+4,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,437 miles
    Test number
    745604711241
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass134,963 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    134,963 miles
    Test number
    532634530186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass127,640 km4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,640 km
    Test number
    763454009116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass123,096 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    123,096 miles
    Test number
    770307578031
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront wiper blade starting to smear

  19. Fail119,119 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,119 km
    Test number
    550508577077
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass119,119 km (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    119,119 km
    Test number
    960418777078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,840 km3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,840 km
    Test number
    653017476076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Pass116,840 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    116,840 km
    Test number
    970807076004
    • NoteBattery insecure

Questions about K89 EJM

Does K89 EJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K89 EJM expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K89 EJM?
The MOT on K89 EJM expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K89 EJM done?
K89 EJM was recorded at 121,738 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
Has K89 EJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K89 EJM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on K89 EJM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K89 EJM find?
K89 EJM passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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