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J794 WAX

2010 Toyota Sera

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,207 mi
Last recorded153,207 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 WAX
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 153,207 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded around rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded around rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 153,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Existing halogen headlamp units on vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Existing halogen headlamp units on vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 must not be converted to be used with high intensity discharge (HID) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. (4.1.4 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded around rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slightly corroded around rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 152,346 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on pipe and flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 150,142 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 148,079 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 144,444 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,966 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,973 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 129,578 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 124,027 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 124,027 miles

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 118,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 111,867 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 111,837 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 104,377 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 104,375 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 103,171 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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J794 WAX is a 2010 Toyota Sera in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J794 WAX, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Sera is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J794 WAX is a 2010 Toyota Sera, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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