Toyota Starlet
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc
T659 BUBMOT history
T659 BUB is a blue petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,079 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 129,079 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,365 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T659 BUB
- 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 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T659 BUB was last recorded at 129,079 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,976 miles · 22 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 103 miles
- Average per year
- 5,365 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,079 miles
- 2024 – 123,590 miles
- 2023 – 117,865 miles
- 2022 – 113,027 miles
- 2021 – 108,284 miles
- 2020 – 103,788 miles
- 2019 – 101,489 miles
- 2018 – 92,595 miles
- 2017 – 84,030 miles
- 2016 – 72,144 miles
- 2015 – 60,277 miles
- 2013 – 43,908 miles
- 2012 – 36,436 miles
- 2011 – 35,016 miles
- 2010 – 33,718 miles
- 2009 – 32,477 miles
- 2008 – 30,049 miles
- 2007 – 27,065 miles
- 2006 – 23,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,079 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,079 miles (+103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 129,079 miles
- Test number
- 922024337361
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail128,976 miles (+5,386)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,976 miles
- Test number
- 676876854810
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted wrong (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass123,590 miles (+5,725)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 123,590 miles
- Test number
- 270906519102
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,865 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 117,865 miles
- Test number
- 482101317764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,840 miles (+4,813)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,840 miles
- Test number
- 318125870564
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass113,027 miles (+4,743)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 113,027 miles
- Test number
- 631562003101
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti-sway bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,284 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,284 miles
- Test number
- 986780522171
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,284 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,284 miles
- Test number
- 390520382974
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,284 miles (+4,496)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,284 miles
- Test number
- 670864638680
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,788 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 103,788 miles
- Test number
- 484445582190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,787 miles (+2,298)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,787 miles
- Test number
- 681926820862
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,489 miles (+8,894)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 101,489 miles
- Test number
- 368906614106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass92,595 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 92,595 miles
- Test number
- 807268916889
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail92,594 miles (+8,564)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,594 miles
- Test number
- 303318628378
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,030 miles (+11,886)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 84,030 miles
- Test number
- 318703653354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,144 miles (+11,867)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 72,144 miles
- Test number
- 596882434393
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass60,277 miles (+16,369)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 60,277 miles
- Test number
- 116919915028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,908 miles (+7,472)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,908 miles
- Test number
- 728858823104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,436 miles (+1,420)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,436 miles
- Test number
- 198335472024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,016 miles (+1,298)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 35,016 miles
- Test number
- 589664771029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,718 miles (+1,241)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 33,718 miles
- Test number
- 843766670094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,477 miles (+2,428)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,477 miles
- Test number
- 501579179024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,049 miles (+2,984)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 30,049 miles
- Test number
- 441994668061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,065 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,065 miles
- Test number
- 262764577037
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass27,065 miles (+3,466)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 27,065 miles
- Test number
- 971634777065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 23,599 miles
- Test number
- 882150266015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T659 BUB
- Does T659 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T659 BUB is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T659 BUB?
- The MOT on T659 BUB is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T659 BUB done?
- T659 BUB was recorded at 129,079 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 5,365 miles a year.
- Has T659 BUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T659 BUB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T659 BUB 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 T659 BUB find?
- T659 BUB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills.
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