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J942 HMY

2005 Toyota Sera

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,378 mi
Last recorded148,378 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Sera134,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ942 HMY
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 148,378 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 148,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 147,774 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 147,774 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 147,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 146,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,094 miles

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,990 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 145,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 136,623 miles

both antiroll bar systems worn

headlamp lenses poor

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 136,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both antiroll bar systems worn

headlamp lenses poor

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 127,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nerar sdide rear tyre is cracking in tread

Off side front tyre has cut in tread

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both t rods on steering weeping grease

brake flexys perished

underside corroded in places

Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,429 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 108,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 98,914 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,501 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,159 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 57,798 miles

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

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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J942 HMY is a 2005 Toyota Sera in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 134,483 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 J942 HMY, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J942 HMY is a 2005 Toyota Sera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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