Toyota Starlet reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 7,948 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Starlet tends to fail
Share of Toyota Starlet cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, suspension, tyres.
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).