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K490 UJC

2005 Toyota Soarer

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,045 mi
Last recorded188,045 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Soarer117,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK490 UJC
MakeToyota
ModelSoarer
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 188,045 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 188,045 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft bolts insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2016 186,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 182,013 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 182,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 176,973 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 170,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 163,316 miles

advised by owner that loctite has been used on all front ball joint nuts

Fail 29 Oct 2011 159,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

handbrake close to end of travel

Pass 29 Oct 2011 159,784 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

handbrake close to end of travel

Fail 8 Oct 2010 156,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to fully check seatbelt

Pass 8 Oct 2010 156,450 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to fully check seatbelt

Pass 8 Oct 2009 145,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 142,939 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 142,939 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 138,718 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 15 Feb 2007 132,487 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 132,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Soarer?

Based on 10,270 MOT tests across 1,111 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,210
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 522
fog lamp not working 291
brake binding 274
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 202
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 173
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K490 UJC is a 2005 Toyota Soarer in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Soarer models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 117,394 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 Soarer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 522 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K490 UJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Soarer typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Soarer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K490 UJC registered?

K490 UJC is a 2005 Toyota Soarer, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is K490 UJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K490 UJC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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