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Toyota Starlet

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc

S53 BUAMOT history

S53 BUA is a red petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 30 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2024
Mileage
120,048 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 BUA was last recorded at 120,048 miles on 6 Mar 2023, 14,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,219 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
14,829 miles
Average per year
4,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,048 miles
  • 2022 – 105,219 miles
  • 2020 – 94,435 miles
  • 2019 – 81,153 miles
  • 2018 – 75,073 miles
  • 2017 – 73,033 miles
  • 2016 – 71,269 miles
  • 2015 – 68,885 miles
  • 2014 – 66,616 miles
  • 2013 – 64,112 miles
  • 2012 – 61,676 miles
  • 2011 – 58,481 miles
  • 2010 – 55,358 miles
  • 2009 – 52,303 miles
  • 2008 – 49,075 miles
  • 2007 – 45,388 miles
  • 2006 – 41,111 miles
  • 2005 – 36,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,048 miles
    Test number
    141658497991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,048 miles (+14,829)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,048 miles
    Test number
    883267721714
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All front andrear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,219 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,219 miles
    Test number
    230678957508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail105,216 miles (+10,781)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,216 miles
    Test number
    818424139787
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,435 miles
    Test number
    681040069372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail94,432 miles (+79)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,432 miles
    Test number
    685275681374
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail94,353 miles (+13,200)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    316182417940
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE HAS AN OUTSTANDING MANUFACTURERS SAFETY RECALL

  8. Pass81,153 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,153 miles
    Test number
    123095241083
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail81,153 miles (+6,080)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,153 miles
    Test number
    457810088759
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass75,073 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,073 miles
    Test number
    815699163347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,033 miles
    Test number
    590643354003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,033 miles (+1,764)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,033 miles
    Test number
    514570765473
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    151621515397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail71,269 miles (+2,384)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    858241144870
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,885 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,885 miles
    Test number
    741430514872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    745437834313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,616 miles (+2,504)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    119886034309
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass64,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    556030833317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,112 miles (+2,436)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    419429023471
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass61,676 miles (+3,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,676 miles
    Test number
    306921632314
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  21. Pass58,481 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    479852621327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    461772820331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,358 miles (+3,055)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,358 miles
    Test number
    973052520351
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail52,303 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,303 miles
    Test number
    280769029313
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass52,303 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,303 miles
    Test number
    284589029377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,075 miles (+3,687)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,075 miles
    Test number
    874426138306
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront pads getting low

  27. Pass45,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    403071637496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,388 miles (+4,277)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    460646627496
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass41,111 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    440591136445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    36,244 miles
    Test number
    794018425356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 BUA

Does S53 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S53 BUA expired on 5 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S53 BUA?
The MOT on S53 BUA expired on 5 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S53 BUA done?
S53 BUA was recorded at 120,048 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2023, an average of 4,850 miles a year.
Has S53 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 BUA has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S53 BUA 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 S53 BUA find?
S53 BUA passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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