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W159 VEL

2007 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,951 mi
Last recorded135,951 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2007 Toyota Altezza88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 VEL
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 135,951 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 115,877 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 115,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advises n/s under panel loose

Pass 10 Jul 2009 102,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion forming on both rear driveshafts

Fail 10 Jul 2009 102,023 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion forming on both rear driveshafts

Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 102,019 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 87,542 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Altezza?

Based on 4,929 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
position lamp(s) not working 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 117
Registration plate lamp not working 100
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 100
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W159 VEL is a 2007 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 Altezza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W159 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Altezza typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Toyota Altezza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W159 VEL is a 2007 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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