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A14 OTF

2001 Toyota Sera

Green Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,044 mi
Last recorded186,044 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Sera106,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 OTF
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 186,044 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 179,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in offside front track rod iner ball joint

Fail 16 Aug 2014 179,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 171,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 168,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 164,643 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 164,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 141,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 121,728 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 103,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,934 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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A14 OTF is a 2001 Toyota Sera in Green with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 106,976 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 A14 OTF, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A14 OTF is a 2001 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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