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H49 GBD

2004 Toyota Sera

Yellow Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,728 mi
Last recorded129,728 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Sera123,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH49 GBD
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 129,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All copper brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,672 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy underseal all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy underseal under vehicle and on all previous welding suspension inspection very limited

Fail 10 Sep 2021 127,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavy underseal all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavy underseal under vehicle and on all previous welding suspension inspection very limited

Fail 15 Jul 2021 127,644 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,553 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 127,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 127,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 125,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,304 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 114,125 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,297 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 96,377 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 96,248 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,604 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 92,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear tyre cracked in outer wall but not through to cords

Pass 8 Aug 2005 91,870 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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H49 GBD is a 2004 Toyota Sera in Yellow with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 123,774 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 H49 GBD, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H49 GBD is a 2004 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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