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Toyota Starlet

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T478 ATSMOT history

T478 ATS is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 183,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,685 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 ATS
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 ATS was last recorded at 183,685 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,681 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,685 miles
  • 2024 – 173,303 miles
  • 2023 – 163,131 miles
  • 2022 – 153,051 miles
  • 2021 – 141,483 miles
  • 2020 – 128,185 miles
  • 2019 – 113,409 miles
  • 2018 – 101,174 miles
  • 2017 – 87,172 miles
  • 2016 – 75,738 miles
  • 2015 – 64,142 miles
  • 2014 – 54,382 miles
  • 2013 – 42,007 miles
  • 2012 – 27,928 miles
  • 2011 – 16,314 miles
  • 2010 – 15,323 miles
  • 2009 – 13,464 miles
  • 2008 – 12,744 miles
  • 2007 – 11,441 miles
  • 2006 – 9,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,685 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,685 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,685 miles
    Test number
    549443781379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,681 miles (+10,378)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,681 miles
    Test number
    959486616026
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,303 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,303 miles
    Test number
    604630405473
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield slightly insecure

  4. Fail173,303 miles (+10,172)8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,303 miles
    Test number
    297327522436
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp also loose (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield slightly insecure

  5. Pass163,131 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,131 miles
    Test number
    633401467149
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure slightly

  6. Fail163,131 miles (+10,080)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,131 miles
    Test number
    133761486135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure slightly

  7. Pass153,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,051 miles
    Test number
    373989946035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,040 miles (+11,557)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,040 miles
    Test number
    752900723658
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass141,483 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,483 miles
    Test number
    639436403875
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail141,474 miles (+13,289)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,474 miles
    Test number
    432121863075
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,185 miles
    Test number
    582979411440
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail128,185 miles (+14,776)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,185 miles
    Test number
    942203911296
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass113,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,409 miles
    Test number
    208046467887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,409 miles (+12,235)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,409 miles
    Test number
    292905323092
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass101,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    921802117012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Fail101,174 miles (+14,002)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    719445864859
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Pass87,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    847615549432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,172 miles (+11,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    935639608179
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass75,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    255289475245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,738 miles (+11,596)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,738 miles
    Test number
    646391447819
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass64,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    942926940470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail64,142 miles (+9,760)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,142 miles
    Test number
    729900267657
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass54,382 miles (+12,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,382 miles
    Test number
    398795674457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass42,007 miles (+14,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,007 miles
    Test number
    646446273279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass27,928 miles (+11,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,928 miles
    Test number
    945610882214
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass16,314 miles (+991)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,314 miles
    Test number
    335625561471
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChips in screen

  27. Pass15,323 miles (+1,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,323 miles
    Test number
    131076660208
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass13,464 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    13,464 miles
    Test number
    732277839242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,744 miles (+1,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,744 miles
    Test number
    311271038480
    • 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)

  30. Pass11,441 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,441 miles
    Test number
    861881567297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass9,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,689 miles
    Test number
    451481676161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T478 ATS

Does T478 ATS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T478 ATS is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T478 ATS?
The MOT on T478 ATS is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T478 ATS done?
T478 ATS was recorded at 183,685 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,967 miles a year.
Has T478 ATS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 ATS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T478 ATS 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 T478 ATS find?
T478 ATS passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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