2005 Toyota Starlet — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age
21 years
Current Age
82.1%
Latest Pass Rate
39
Total Tests (All Years)
147,633 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 16
This car: 82.1%
Average: 52.7%
✅ 29.4% above average (10212 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2021
82.1%
Age (yrs) 16Tests 39Avg Mileage 147,633Top Failure Brakes — 30.8%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2005 Toyota Starlet, with age trends.
Brakes
30.8%
— Consistent
Noise, emissions and leaks
28.2%
— Consistent
Suspension
17.9%
— Consistent
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
17.9%
— Consistent
Visibility
10.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 30.8% (16 yrs) | 30.8% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 28.2% (16 yrs) | 28.2% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 17.9% (16 yrs) | 17.9% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.9% (16 yrs) | 17.9% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Visibility | 10.3% (16 yrs) | 10.3% (16 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Toyota Starlet cars manufactured in 2005 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2021 to 2021, covering 39 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.