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H611 BYF

2005 Toyota Sera

Grey Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,180 mi
Last recorded113,180 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Sera134,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH611 BYF
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 113,180 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,415 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 107,610 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 107,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,475 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear brake imbalance 39%

Fail 3 Oct 2022 102,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 99,465 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 99,461 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 2nd set flashing incorrect time as original's (4.4.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 97,644 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 97,640 miles

Rear Coil spring insecure does not sit correct/ falls off ledge or out of top ring. both sides (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 May 2014 97,621 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

lower gearbox mounting rubber bush deteariorating

Pass 20 May 2013 96,049 miles

n/s inner cv boot weeping,oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,397 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2010 88,074 miles

N/S headlight aim on upper limit

O/S/R tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 3 Apr 2010 88,073 miles

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

N/S headlight aim on upper limit

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,969 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,320 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 83,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,918 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 80,913 miles

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

front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2006 78,060 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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H611 BYF is a 2005 Toyota Sera in Grey with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H611 BYF, 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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What year was H611 BYF registered?

H611 BYF is a 2005 Toyota Sera, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is H611 BYF safe to buy?

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