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Toyota Starlet

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T42 SSGMOT history

T42 SSG is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 36 MOT tests, with 98,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
98,406 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
36
19 passed · 17 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 SSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 SSG was last recorded at 98,406 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,406 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,406 miles
  • 2023 – 96,659 miles
  • 2022 – 95,107 miles
  • 2021 – 93,480 miles
  • 2020 – 92,202 miles
  • 2019 – 90,423 miles
  • 2018 – 87,690 miles
  • 2017 – 85,204 miles
  • 2016 – 82,513 miles
  • 2015 – 79,790 miles
  • 2014 – 76,741 miles
  • 2013 – 73,750 miles
  • 2012 – 70,821 miles
  • 2011 – 68,810 miles
  • 2010 – 64,764 miles
  • 2009 – 59,745 miles
  • 2008 – 53,430 miles
  • 2007 – 46,845 miles
  • 2006 – 40,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,406 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

36 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,406 miles
    Test number
    244972382133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,406 miles (+2)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,406 miles
    Test number
    795323389287
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail98,404 miles (+1,745)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    279009044948
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached bottom ball joint locking clip missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass96,659 miles (+1,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    162823730321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R tyre also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play O/S/R wheel bearing also (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car corroded all over

  5. Pass95,107 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    586229505671
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail95,016 miles (+1,536)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    815502759325
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass93,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    386807838810
    • AdvisoryO/s rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  8. Fail93,480 miles (+1,278)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    171758821723
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  9. Pass92,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,202 miles
    Test number
    287407082990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle tie bar corroded

  10. Fail92,202 miles (+1,779)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,202 miles
    Test number
    769173623235
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle tie bar corroded

  11. Pass90,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,423 miles
    Test number
    245979567053
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded

  12. Fail90,423 miles (+2,733)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,423 miles
    Test number
    197808230662
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryTravel h/brake

  13. Pass87,690 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,690 miles
    Test number
    649815323043
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper blade torn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre badly perished (10 years old), 165/70/13
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn

  14. Fail87,690 miles (+2,486)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,690 miles
    Test number
    842304753828
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wiper blade torn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre badly perished (10 years old), 165/70/13
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn

  15. Pass85,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,204 miles
    Test number
    485545650110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,204 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,204 miles
    Test number
    562646986633
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Fail85,204 miles (+2,691)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,204 miles
    Test number
    926232291174
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass82,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    203418904489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s front flasher damaged

  19. Fail82,513 miles (+2,723)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    491867031292
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s front flasher damaged

  20. Pass79,790 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,790 miles
    Test number
    396358885171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsf indicator lens damaged

  21. Fail79,790 miles (+3,049)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,790 miles
    Test number
    527467885132
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsf indicator lens damaged

  22. Pass76,741 miles (+2,991)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,741 miles
    Test number
    347230294121
    • NoteCentre stop lamp inop
    • NoteCills weak
    • NoteFront suspension arms corroded
    • NoteTravel h/brake

  23. Pass73,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,750 miles
    Test number
    255391003242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,750 miles (+2,929)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,750 miles
    Test number
    378161503457
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass70,821 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    287809592143
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteReverce light lens damaged

  26. Fail70,821 miles (+2,011)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,821 miles
    Test number
    226548192104
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteReverce light lens damaged

  27. Pass68,810 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    458286411272
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFuel tank corroded

  28. Fail68,810 miles (+4,046)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,810 miles
    Test number
    985155911297
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel tank corroded

  29. Pass64,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    522384910286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail64,764 miles (+5,019)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,764 miles
    Test number
    314034110250
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePassenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass59,745 miles (+6,315)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    633678819281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished, 165/70/13t

  32. Pass53,430 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    533300088149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished 165/70/13t

  33. Fail53,430 miles (+6,585)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    930849278154
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished 165/70/13t

  34. Pass46,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    644799777123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail46,884 miles (+6,453)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,884 miles
    Test number
    492069777153
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  36. Pass40,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,431 miles
    Test number
    194766146187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 SSG

Does T42 SSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T42 SSG expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T42 SSG?
The MOT on T42 SSG expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T42 SSG done?
T42 SSG was recorded at 98,406 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has T42 SSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 SSG has failed 17 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T42 SSG 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 T42 SSG find?
T42 SSG passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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