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A5 YOM

2002 Toyota Sera

Yellow Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,367 mi
Last recorded107,367 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Sera129,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 YOM
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 107,367 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 106,825 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,076 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 89,902 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 85,789 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 85,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 76,325 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 76,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil level too low.

How Reliable is the Toyota Sera?

Based on 4,064 MOT tests across 356 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
2,968
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 222
fog lamp not working 140
position lamp(s) not working 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 124
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
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A5 YOM is a 2002 Toyota Sera in Yellow with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 129,455 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Sera fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 YOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Sera typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 YOM registered?

A5 YOM is a 2002 Toyota Sera, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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