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G53 SGO

2004 Toyota Sera

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,984 mi
Last recorded97,984 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Sera123,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 SGO
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 97,984 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 97,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,012 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 95,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 90,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,513 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 86,499 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 28 May 2008 82,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 76,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 76,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside 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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G53 SGO is a 2004 Toyota Sera in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G53 SGO, 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 G53 SGO registered?

G53 SGO is a 2004 Toyota Sera, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is G53 SGO safe to buy?

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