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SA03 LAF

2016 Toyota Ipsum

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,126 mi
Last recorded47,126 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Toyota Ipsum63,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 LAF
MakeToyota
ModelIpsum
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 47,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 47,119 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 47,110 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged Pad missing causing wear on caliper (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord on side wall at cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mil (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 45,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 42,465 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 40,230 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 40,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 36,796 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,759 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 33,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,019 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 29,019 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 25,469 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Ipsum?

Based on 4,018 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,666
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 144
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 119
position lamp(s) not working 102
Stop lamp not working 84
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SA03 LAF is a 2016 Toyota Ipsum in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2016 Toyota Ipsum models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 63,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Ipsum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA03 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Ipsum typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Toyota Ipsum is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA03 LAF registered?

SA03 LAF is a 2016 Toyota Ipsum, first registered on 1 August 2016.

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