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G448 TVO

2002 Toyota Sera

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,116 mi
Last recorded163,116 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Sera129,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 TVO
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 163,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 162,234 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 162,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 162,066 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 161,266 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 160,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 156,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal and or grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on the near side, slight scratch on the off side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 156,439 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal and or grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on the near side, slight scratch on the off side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 148,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 144,790 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 143,966 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 115,328 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2008 115,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 89,694 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2005 72,785 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 72,780 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G448 TVO is a 2002 Toyota Sera in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G448 TVO, 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 G448 TVO registered?

G448 TVO is a 2002 Toyota Sera, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is G448 TVO safe to buy?

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