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Toyota Starlet

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T65 JAOMOT history

T65 JAO is a red petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,714 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T65 JAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T65 JAO was last recorded at 87,714 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,710 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,714 miles
  • 2024 – 81,450 miles
  • 2023 – 75,344 miles
  • 2022 – 74,736 miles
  • 2021 – 74,143 miles
  • 2020 – 72,733 miles
  • 2019 – 70,640 miles
  • 2018 – 69,452 miles
  • 2017 – 67,735 miles
  • 2016 – 65,443 miles
  • 2015 – 62,923 miles
  • 2014 – 57,601 miles
  • 2013 – 49,807 miles
  • 2012 – 43,439 miles
  • 2011 – 36,125 miles
  • 2010 – 29,759 miles
  • 2009 – 22,680 miles
  • 2008 – 15,379 miles
  • 2007 – 9,731 miles
  • 2006 – 9,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,714 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,714 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,714 miles
    Test number
    179639783683
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail87,710 miles (+6,260)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,710 miles
    Test number
    320045196972
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    140726166775
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake slightly low on performance

  4. Fail81,450 miles (+6,106)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    871981229465
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake slightly low on performance

  5. Pass75,344 miles (+608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,344 miles
    Test number
    904285935658
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,736 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    201690801827
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail74,736 miles (+593)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    432673730272
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,143 miles (+1,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    311704460901
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass72,733 miles (+2,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,733 miles
    Test number
    225048026373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,640 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    906854734932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail70,640 miles (+1,188)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    279300959242
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass69,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,452 miles
    Test number
    691246818087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail69,452 miles (+1,717)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,452 miles
    Test number
    824483731512
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass67,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    183922399491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,735 miles (+2,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,735 miles
    Test number
    132630841361
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass65,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,443 miles
    Test number
    744589844863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,443 miles (+2,520)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,443 miles
    Test number
    382630249997
    • 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass62,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    379169235197
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail62,923 miles (+5,322)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,923 miles
    Test number
    687218435110
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass57,601 miles (+7,794)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    969103934190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking in treads

  21. Pass49,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,807 miles
    Test number
    129879773454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,806 miles (+6,367)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,806 miles
    Test number
    447149173022
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

  23. Pass43,439 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,439 miles
    Test number
    138479582087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,438 miles (+7,313)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,438 miles
    Test number
    798608382043
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • NoteNear side front brake disc corroded

  25. Pass36,125 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,125 miles
    Test number
    825080681053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,759 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,759 miles
    Test number
    983846470016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,680 miles (+7,301)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,680 miles
    Test number
    194083489446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,379 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,379 miles
    Test number
    251709078078
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass15,379 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,379 miles
    Test number
    264719878099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass9,731 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    9,731 miles
    Test number
    704025977076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass9,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    9,308 miles
    Test number
    171523286094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T65 JAO

Does T65 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T65 JAO is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T65 JAO?
The MOT on T65 JAO is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T65 JAO done?
T65 JAO was recorded at 87,714 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,005 miles a year.
Has T65 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T65 JAO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T65 JAO 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 T65 JAO find?
T65 JAO passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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