RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Toyota Starlet reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·7,948 DVSA tests·2024
Across 7,948 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 66% of Toyota Starlet cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and suspension.
66%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 55% of peers
+4.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
7,948 tests · fleet 61%
66%
Where the Starlet fails
Suspension96
Brakes96
Body & structure96
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics94
Holds up better on steering, suspension, tyres.
Share of 13 years and older Toyota Starlet MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Toyota Starlet tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Toyota Starlet models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Body & structure · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Toyota Starlet reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Toyota Starlet holds up well for its age: 66% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 55% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Starlet?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Toyota Starlet in 2024: 13 years and older, 66%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Toyota Starlet MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Toyota Starlet versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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