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H329 HTA

2003 Toyota Sera

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,351 mi
Last recorded120,351 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Sera126,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH329 HTA
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,351 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 117,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 117,606 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 117,486 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 112,266 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 112,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp patterns just visible

Pass 6 Dec 2005 99,074 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 99,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (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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H329 HTA is a 2003 Toyota Sera in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H329 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 H329 HTA registered?

H329 HTA is a 2003 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is H329 HTA safe to buy?

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