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Toyota Starlet

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T538 AFTMOT history

T538 AFT is a green petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,423 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T538 AFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T538 AFT was last recorded at 127,423 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,706 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,717 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,423 miles
  • 2024 – 123,706 miles
  • 2023 – 119,066 miles
  • 2022 – 112,542 miles
  • 2021 – 106,270 miles
  • 2020 – 101,439 miles
  • 2019 – 97,428 miles
  • 2018 – 89,200 miles
  • 2017 – 81,840 miles
  • 2016 – 79,643 miles
  • 2015 – 76,964 miles
  • 2014 – 71,972 miles
  • 2013 – 67,119 miles
  • 2012 – 56,848 miles
  • 2011 – 54,719 miles
  • 2010 – 47,414 miles
  • 2009 – 40,003 miles
  • 2008 – 35,283 miles
  • 2007 – 32,414 miles
  • 2006 – 29,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,423 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all break lines corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle all over

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel lines corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,423 miles (+3,717)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,423 miles
    Test number
    321666321491
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass123,706 miles (+4,640)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,706 miles
    Test number
    635746856936
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass119,066 miles (+6,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    465328123161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear lower inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass112,542 miles (+6,272)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,542 miles
    Test number
    846644770297
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor/rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass106,270 miles (+4)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,270 miles
    Test number
    950225706507
    • AdvisoryBrake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all break lines corroded (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel lines corroded both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle all over rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail106,266 miles (+4,827)1 dangerous17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,266 miles
    Test number
    106637202629
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all break lines corroded (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded rear fuel lines corroded both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle all over rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass101,439 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,439 miles
    Test number
    771206469819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,428 miles (+8,228)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,428 miles
    Test number
    703004165903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,200 miles (+7,360)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    901087528927
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  10. Pass81,840 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,840 miles
    Test number
    509246236384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,643 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,643 miles
    Test number
    412361546673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,964 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,964 miles
    Test number
    625301272158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,972 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,972 miles
    Test number
    955646824313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,119 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,119 miles
    Test number
    275238133398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,721 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    939538453038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,848 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    859028652029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,719 miles (+7,305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,719 miles
    Test number
    165083751002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,414 miles (+7,411)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,414 miles
    Test number
    580626550045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,003 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    122970949456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  20. Pass40,003 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    171500849043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,283 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,283 miles
    Test number
    443521258028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,414 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,414 miles
    Test number
    402244757056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,400 miles
    Test number
    850288946079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T538 AFT

Does T538 AFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T538 AFT is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T538 AFT?
The MOT on T538 AFT 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 T538 AFT done?
T538 AFT was recorded at 127,423 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has T538 AFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T538 AFT has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T538 AFT 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 T538 AFT find?
T538 AFT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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