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G616 PWT

2005 Toyota Sera

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,306 mi
Last recorded124,306 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Sera134,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG616 PWT
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,306 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines and filler pipe corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 124,306 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill back (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines and filler pipe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 123,966 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 May 2016 123,025 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 115,294 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 115,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 86,106 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 85,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 66,733 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 66,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,906 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 65,906 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,499 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 21,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 21,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G616 PWT is a 2005 Toyota Sera in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 134,483 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 G616 PWT, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G616 PWT is a 2005 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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