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H862 XWR

2002 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,970 mi
Last recorded183,970 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Sera129,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH862 XWR
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 183,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co 2 reading to high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam front o/s main beam light out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety centre lower fuel tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s anti-roll link rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

aborted due to over heating

both fan belts [WORN]

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2022 182,540 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f lower wing is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 21 Sep 2022 182,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f lower wing is corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Oct 2021 181,160 miles

o/s wiper split

Fail 30 Sep 2021 181,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 179,878 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

o/s/r shock has a slight misting of oil

slight front brake imbalance

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 178,601 miles

evidence of poss fuel leak at tank area

slight front brake imbalance

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

tyres perished

Fail 3 Sep 2019 178,121 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

evidence of possible fuel leak, fuel tank area

o/s/r shock has a slight misting of oil

slight front brake imbalance

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 177,300 miles

both front tyres slightly perished in tread areas

o/s/r shock has a slight misting of oil

slight exhaust blow

slight front brake imbalance

slight oil leak

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2017 173,841 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 14 Sep 2017 173,839 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Oct 2016 171,483 miles

fuel tank and pipe work slightly corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake effort slightly low

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 27 Sep 2016 171,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank and pipe work slightly corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake effort slightly low

slight bind o/s/r wheel

slight front brake imbalance

some brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 169,736 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wax oil

Fail 24 Nov 2015 169,736 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wax oil

Pass 13 Jul 2012 173,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 147,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damage to sump bottom

engine omits blue smoke

rusty fuel filler pipe

Pass 30 Jun 2010 136,865 miles

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

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

front to rearbrake pipe plastic covered plastic cover underside front

o/s n/s w/wipers deteriating

Pass 9 Jul 2009 124,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 124,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 114,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 114,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 104,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 104,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,634 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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H862 XWR is a 2002 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H862 XWR, 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.

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H862 XWR is a 2002 Toyota Sera, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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