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Toyota Starlet

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,332 cc

P515 YPAMOT history

P515 YPA is a silver petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 15 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,167 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 YPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 YPA was last recorded at 120,167 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,597 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,570 miles
Average per year
3,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,167 miles
  • 2024 – 118,597 miles
  • 2023 – 116,187 miles
  • 2021 – 115,025 miles
  • 2019 – 112,950 miles
  • 2018 – 110,634 miles
  • 2017 – 105,360 miles
  • 2016 – 98,032 miles
  • 2015 – 88,896 miles
  • 2014 – 88,896 miles
  • 2013 – 76,746 miles
  • 2012 – 69,945 miles
  • 2010 – 68,147 miles
  • 2009 – 66,569 miles
  • 2008 – 63,733 miles
  • 2007 – 60,485 miles
  • 2006 – 57,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,167 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front slight damage to wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rear shock body and other suspension components rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe to pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,167 miles (+1,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,167 miles
    Test number
    682094390991
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass118,597 miles (+2,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,597 miles
    Test number
    575957440631
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass116,187 miles (+1,162)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,187 miles
    Test number
    213641807141
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,025 miles (+1,243)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,025 miles
    Test number
    202816170090
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,782 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    130849148402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to wing

  6. Pass112,950 miles (+836)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,950 miles
    Test number
    134841163564
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to wing
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass112,114 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,114 miles
    Test number
    337211579101
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock body and other suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail112,078 miles (+1,444)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,078 miles
    Test number
    204664653695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to leaking exhaust rear joint (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock body and other suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe to pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass110,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,634 miles
    Test number
    761936421979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,634 miles (+5,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,634 miles
    Test number
    390719902370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  11. Pass105,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,360 miles
    Test number
    437949343011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail105,360 miles (+7,328)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,360 miles
    Test number
    924441360586
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,032 miles (+9,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,032 miles
    Test number
    318995026362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres becoming perished

  14. Pass88,896 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    795692905071
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail88,896 miles (+5,501)3 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    968164264334
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail83,395 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    559172604076
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Pass83,395 miles (+6,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    83,395 miles
    Test number
    815092604041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  18. Pass76,746 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    167095523480
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  19. Fail76,746 miles (+6,801)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,746 miles
    Test number
    138035023065
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  20. Pass69,945 miles (+1,798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,945 miles
    Test number
    966721432073
    • NoteBrake discs pitted

  21. Pass68,147 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,147 miles
    Test number
    130287510164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,569 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,569 miles
    Test number
    243078429179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,733 miles (+3,248)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,733 miles
    Test number
    791637428146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,485 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    242950327495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    801458116127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P515 YPA

Does P515 YPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P515 YPA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P515 YPA?
The MOT on P515 YPA is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P515 YPA done?
P515 YPA was recorded at 120,167 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,160 miles a year.
Has P515 YPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 YPA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on P515 YPA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P515 YPA find?
P515 YPA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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