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Toyota Starlet

Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T272 SYAMOT history

T272 SYA is a maroon petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,530 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T272 SYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T272 SYA was last recorded at 84,530 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,537 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,993 miles
Average per year
3,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,530 miles
  • 2024 – 82,537 miles
  • 2023 – 80,454 miles
  • 2022 – 78,475 miles
  • 2021 – 76,347 miles
  • 2020 – 74,204 miles
  • 2019 – 70,851 miles
  • 2018 – 68,467 miles
  • 2017 – 65,794 miles
  • 2016 – 63,012 miles
  • 2015 – 60,136 miles
  • 2014 – 56,241 miles
  • 2013 – 51,845 miles
  • 2012 – 48,223 miles
  • 2011 – 44,979 miles
  • 2010 – 41,783 miles
  • 2009 – 38,487 miles
  • 2008 – 32,105 miles
  • 2007 – 23,507 miles
  • 2006 – 19,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,530 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,530 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    679620496212
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail84,530 miles (+1,993)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    955586736129
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,537 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,537 miles
    Test number
    788697011995
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe support bracket corroded

  4. Fail82,537 miles (+2,083)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,537 miles
    Test number
    862678805811
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe support bracket corroded

  5. Pass80,454 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,454 miles
    Test number
    784991712750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail80,447 miles (+1,972)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    420299245782
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass78,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,475 miles
    Test number
    541872478477
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail78,473 miles (+2,126)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    248699634593
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass76,347 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    586256197568
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass74,204 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,204 miles
    Test number
    786998371211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,851 miles (+2,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,851 miles
    Test number
    696253520387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,467 miles
    Test number
    309261512706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,467 miles (+2,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,467 miles
    Test number
    218671163674
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass65,794 miles (+2,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,794 miles
    Test number
    986313405159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,012 miles
    Test number
    685191378602
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail63,012 miles (+2,876)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,012 miles
    Test number
    770783969903
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass60,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,136 miles
    Test number
    208389855170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail60,136 miles (+3,895)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,136 miles
    Test number
    959825455112
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass56,241 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,241 miles
    Test number
    998505054191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,845 miles
    Test number
    187651163114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,845 miles (+3,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,845 miles
    Test number
    517979153142
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass48,223 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    286220662491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,979 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,979 miles
    Test number
    158368451137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,783 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,783 miles
    Test number
    510258550144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,487 miles (+6,382)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,487 miles
    Test number
    251650369102
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePads

  26. Pass32,105 miles (+8,598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,105 miles
    Test number
    324417158180
    • NoteFront pads

  27. Pass23,507 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,507 miles
    Test number
    881346157193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,961 miles
    Test number
    213726056154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T272 SYA

Does T272 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T272 SYA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T272 SYA?
The MOT on T272 SYA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T272 SYA done?
T272 SYA was recorded at 84,530 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,312 miles a year.
Has T272 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T272 SYA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T272 SYA 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 T272 SYA find?
T272 SYA passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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