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M148 UTF

2007 Toyota Sera

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,964 mi
Last recorded188,964 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Sera150,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 UTF
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 188,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

small chip on windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2024 188,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2024 188,038 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30cm of rear seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 187,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 187,770 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 187,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm slight damage inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm slight damage inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 186,338 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Worn near to excess and possible adjustment required (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 183,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 183,832 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 173,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 171,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 170,570 miles

Rear suspension / wheel bearings slight movement

Pass 10 Oct 2014 155,498 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 155,497 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlamp loose

Pass 10 Oct 2013 136,350 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 136,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 123,451 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 118,881 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 118,881 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 115,180 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 115,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 96,191 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M148 UTF is a 2007 Toyota Sera in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 150,340 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 M148 UTF, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M148 UTF is a 2007 Toyota Sera, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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The MOT history for M148 UTF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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