Toyota logo

Toyota Starlet

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

S73 FVLMOT history

S73 FVL is a silver petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 70,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
70,323 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S73 FVL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S73 FVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S73 FVL was last recorded at 70,323 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 5,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,184 miles · 28 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,139 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,323 miles
  • 2024 – 65,184 miles
  • 2023 – 63,217 miles
  • 2022 – 61,118 miles
  • 2020 – 57,697 miles
  • 2019 – 56,574 miles
  • 2018 – 55,039 miles
  • 2017 – 53,130 miles
  • 2016 – 50,934 miles
  • 2015 – 48,650 miles
  • 2014 – 46,628 miles
  • 2013 – 45,089 miles
  • 2012 – 44,085 miles
  • 2011 – 41,955 miles
  • 2010 – 40,390 miles
  • 2009 – 38,296 miles
  • 2008 – 36,090 miles
  • 2007 – 33,283 miles
  • 2006 – 30,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail70,323 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail70,323 miles (+5,139)2 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    778881796474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass65,184 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,184 miles
    Test number
    478876642233
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail65,174 miles (+39)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,174 miles
    Test number
    183338317654
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail65,135 miles (+1,918)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    214377907198
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,217 miles (+2,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,217 miles
    Test number
    614533003375
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    843582883753
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail61,118 miles (+3,421)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,118 miles
    Test number
    426470128169
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass57,697 miles (+1,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    806129990244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass56,574 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    56,574 miles
    Test number
    151524038504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail56,574 miles (+1,535)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,574 miles
    Test number
    339074632548
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,039 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,039 miles
    Test number
    248915569726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail55,037 miles (+1,907)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,037 miles
    Test number
    950888774363
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass53,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    249123857524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,130 miles (+2,196)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    972085234721
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass50,934 miles (+2,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,934 miles
    Test number
    883300546988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  16. Fail48,650 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    305738805414
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  17. Pass48,650 miles (+2,022)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    866528005253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  18. Pass46,628 miles (+1,539)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,628 miles
    Test number
    695679804200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre,s are cracking n/s the most.
    • NoteN/s front tyre is cracking

  19. Pass45,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,089 miles
    Test number
    646100213285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,089 miles (+1,004)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,089 miles
    Test number
    819850013283
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass44,085 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,085 miles
    Test number
    238964912266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,430 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,430 miles
    Test number
    697889912032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,955 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,955 miles
    Test number
    259488711030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,390 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,390 miles
    Test number
    952605410040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,296 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,296 miles
    Test number
    954126219049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,090 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,090 miles
    Test number
    671688918031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,283 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,283 miles
    Test number
    750019417091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    434050026037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 FVL

Does S73 FVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 FVL expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 FVL?
The MOT on S73 FVL expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 FVL done?
S73 FVL was recorded at 70,323 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has S73 FVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 FVL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S73 FVL 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 S73 FVL find?
S73 FVL failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; rear exhaust silencer likely to become detached; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 11 more.

Related registrations

Browse all S73 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.