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K814 KRC

2006 Toyota Sera

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,235 mi
Last recorded115,235 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Sera107,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK814 KRC
MakeToyota
ModelSera
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 115,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 115,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 112,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,776 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 103,776 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,689 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,727 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 78,916 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 76,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,211 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,211 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,418 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 69,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front discs outside faces good

Pass 13 Oct 2007 61,698 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 61,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,361 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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K814 KRC is a 2006 Toyota Sera in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Sera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 107,648 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 K814 KRC, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Sera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K814 KRC is a 2006 Toyota Sera, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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