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H188 KVU

2002 Toyota Sera

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,284 mi
Last recorded136,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota Sera129,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 KVU
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 136,284 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 136,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 93,361 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Head light aim poor pattern

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 91,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 86,026 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 86,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 126,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 126,236 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 119,460 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 108,187 miles

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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H188 KVU is a 2002 Toyota Sera in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H188 KVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H188 KVU registered?

H188 KVU is a 2002 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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