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K524 RGO

2004 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,837 mi
Last recorded128,837 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Sera123,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK524 RGO
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 128,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 127,210 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 125,182 miles

Both steering rack gaiters are starting to crack

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamps lens missing /both fog lamps do not work

front bumper slightly damaged and misaligned

wipers start to smear

Fail 31 Mar 2017 125,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both steering rack gaiters are starting to crack

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamps lens missing /both fog lamps do not work

front bumper slightly damaged and misaligned

wipers start to smear

Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,050 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns are just within limits

Both steering rack gaiters are starting to crack

Offside front tyre starting to crack outer shoulder

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 124,048 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage FOG LAMP UNIT (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Oil level over filled

Both head lamp beam patterns are just within limits

Both steering rack gaiters are starting to crack

Offside front tyre starting to crack outer shoulder

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Apr 2015 123,008 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 123,008 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front fog light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s wiper rubber split.o/s/f fog light broken & n/w .

Pass 23 Mar 2013 120,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 117,493 miles

Mirror glass partly insecure N/S mirror.

NSF tyre worn outer shoulder.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 117,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Mirror glass partly insecure N/S mirror.

NSF tyre worn outer shoulder.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 115,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 112,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 111,131 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 109,450 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 109,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K524 RGO is a 2004 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K524 RGO, 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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What year was K524 RGO registered?

K524 RGO is a 2004 Toyota Sera, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is K524 RGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K524 RGO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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