Toyota Starlet
Turquoise · Petrol · 1998 · 1,332 cc
S789 KHYMOT history
S789 KHY is a turquoise petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,253 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 51,253 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S789 KHY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Starlet
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,332 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S789 KHY was last recorded at 51,253 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 2,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,579 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,674 miles
- Average per year
- 1,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,253 miles
- 2025 – 48,579 miles
- 2024 – 46,945 miles
- 2023 – 45,156 miles
- 2022 – 43,214 miles
- 2021 – 40,568 miles
- 2020 – 40,114 miles
- 2019 – 38,347 miles
- 2018 – 36,282 miles
- 2017 – 34,229 miles
- 2016 – 33,181 miles
- 2015 – 32,284 miles
- 2014 – 31,232 miles
- 2013 – 30,092 miles
- 2012 – 29,180 miles
- 2011 – 28,145 miles
- 2010 – 26,188 miles
- 2009 – 24,370 miles
- 2008 – 22,441 miles
- 2007 – 20,576 miles
- 2006 – 18,133 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,253 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,253 miles (+2,674)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 51,253 miles
- Test number
- 185554647461
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,579 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 48,579 miles
- Test number
- 592136629256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail48,579 miles (+1,634)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,579 miles
- Test number
- 193704996071
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass46,945 miles (+1,789)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 46,945 miles
- Test number
- 995467163097
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass45,156 miles (+1,942)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 45,156 miles
- Test number
- 931036624457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,214 miles (+2,646)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 43,214 miles
- Test number
- 946390839269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,568 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 40,568 miles
- Test number
- 275573899953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,565 miles (+451)3 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,565 miles
- Test number
- 410286561333
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,114 miles (+1,767)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 40,114 miles
- Test number
- 697060386135
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass38,347 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 38,347 miles
- Test number
- 509270304655
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail38,347 miles (+2,065)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,347 miles
- Test number
- 349749298199
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass36,282 miles (+2,053)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 36,282 miles
- Test number
- 338612498882
- AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv joint gaiter leaking past the clip.
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre sidewalls perished.
Pass34,229 miles (+1,048)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,229 miles
- Test number
- 719808026700
- AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot leaking past the clip.
Pass33,181 miles (+897)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 33,181 miles
- Test number
- 602444393579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,284 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 32,284 miles
- Test number
- 946343645035
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside outer door handle taped over but working
Fail32,284 miles (+1,052)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,284 miles
- Test number
- 719832545013
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside outer door handle taped over but working
Pass31,232 miles (+1,140)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 31,232 miles
- Test number
- 638872154075
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront wiper blades starting to split
- NoteNearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack
- NoteOffside front outer door handle taped over but working
Pass30,092 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 30,092 miles
- Test number
- 177420063440
- NoteSlight leak of grease from o/s outer cv boot
Fail30,092 miles (+912)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,092 miles
- Test number
- 437920663077
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight leak of grease from o/s outer cv boot
Pass29,180 miles (+1,035)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 29,180 miles
- Test number
- 539512532038
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,145 miles (+1,957)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 28,145 miles
- Test number
- 597980541004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,188 miles (+1,818)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 26,188 miles
- Test number
- 712014230033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,370 miles (+1,929)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 24,370 miles
- Test number
- 453433049010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,441 miles (+1,865)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 22,441 miles
- Test number
- 142052548045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,576 miles (+2,443)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 20,576 miles
- Test number
- 694044757055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 18,133 miles
- Test number
- 481648146042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,133 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,133 miles
- Test number
- 560637946099
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Questions about S789 KHY
- Does S789 KHY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 KHY is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S789 KHY?
- The MOT on S789 KHY is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S789 KHY done?
- S789 KHY was recorded at 51,253 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,650 miles a year.
- Has S789 KHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S789 KHY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S789 KHY 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 S789 KHY find?
- S789 KHY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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