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H301 HTA

2003 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,817 mi
Last recorded93,817 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Sera126,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH301 HTA
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,817 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,527 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGE

EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Fuel pipe slightly damaged PIPES CORRODED FILLER NECK CORRODED (7.2.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 90,373 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,202 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 87,202 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,790 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,790 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,660 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 75,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,820 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 68,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,433 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,629 miles

All suspension components starting to corrode

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,625 miles

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

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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H301 HTA is a 2003 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 126,203 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 H301 HTA, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H301 HTA registered?

H301 HTA is a 2003 Toyota Sera, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is H301 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H301 HTA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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