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Toyota Starlet

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,332 cc

T940 BCUMOT history

T940 BCU is a silver petrol Toyota Starlet first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2025
Mileage
124,800 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T940 BCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Starlet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2025
Latest MOT test
18 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T940 BCU was last recorded at 124,800 miles on 18 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,800 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,800 miles
  • 2021 – 124,750 miles
  • 2020 – 124,559 miles
  • 2019 – 123,540 miles
  • 2018 – 121,023 miles
  • 2017 – 118,869 miles
  • 2016 – 116,465 miles
  • 2015 – 113,024 miles
  • 2014 – 110,096 miles
  • 2013 – 106,914 miles
  • 2012 – 104,910 miles
  • 2010 – 92,446 miles
  • 2009 – 86,753 miles
  • 2008 – 81,470 miles
  • 2007 – 75,497 miles
  • 2006 – 65,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,800 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,800 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    124,800 miles
    Test number
    509173784307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,800 miles (+50)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,800 miles
    Test number
    448953543265
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,750 miles (+191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,750 miles
    Test number
    926381601639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,559 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,559 miles
    Test number
    604633159775
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from rear brakes when foot brake is applied

  5. Fail124,546 miles (+1,006)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,546 miles
    Test number
    195536083152
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from rear brakes when foot brake is applied

  6. Pass123,540 miles (+2,517)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,540 miles
    Test number
    801038166041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass121,023 miles (+2,154)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    244579799172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass118,869 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,869 miles
    Test number
    511115647300
    • AdvisoryRear Brake imbalance only just met 29%
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail118,859 miles (+2,394)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    929586582626
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded & rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch to inner sill corroding (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two stone chips in zone A (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass116,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,465 miles
    Test number
    816897487969
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt slightly twisted

  11. Fail116,465 miles (+3,441)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,465 miles
    Test number
    601285964775
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt slightly twisted

  12. Pass113,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,024 miles
    Test number
    215801345007
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail113,024 miles (+2,928)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,024 miles
    Test number
    395688235063
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass110,096 miles (+103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    778402054036
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail109,993 miles (+3,079)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    147409934452
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass106,914 miles (+2,004)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,914 miles
    Test number
    116561763097
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass104,910 miles (+12,464)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,910 miles
    Test number
    889655762026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,446 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,446 miles
    Test number
    603707200296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,295 miles (+5,542)2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,295 miles
    Test number
    924084300277
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass86,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    453978609216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,753 miles (+5,283)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    174326909201
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass81,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    212610408288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,470 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    653550108209
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail81,470 miles (+5,973)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,470 miles
    Test number
    924367798142
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low and worn on inner edge

  25. Pass75,497 miles (+10,317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    754012607206
    • NoteFRONT SCREEN SMALL CRACK †PLAY IN REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

  26. Pass65,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    734199776111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T940 BCU

Does T940 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T940 BCU expired on 17 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T940 BCU?
The MOT on T940 BCU expired on 17 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T940 BCU done?
T940 BCU was recorded at 124,800 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2024, an average of 3,333 miles a year.
Has T940 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T940 BCU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T940 BCU 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 T940 BCU find?
T940 BCU passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill and inner arch; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill and inner arch.

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