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V255 HKY

2004 Toyota Altezza

Gold Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,189 mi
Last recorded167,189 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Altezza105,203 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 HKY
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 167,189 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 165,447 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front and rear outer sill bubbling with corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

vehicle has underbody corrosion at various places but not weak

Fail 11 Apr 2020 165,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front and rear outer sill bubbling with corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

vehicle has underbody corrosion at various places but not weak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 164,548 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body components covered in slight rust

Pass 14 Oct 2014 159,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 155,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 147,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 147,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 140,466 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 133,171 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 133,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2009 120,412 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 100,298 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 100,298 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,128 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 65,754 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Altezza?

Based on 4,929 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
position lamp(s) not working 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 117
Registration plate lamp not working 100
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 100
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V255 HKY is a 2004 Toyota Altezza in Gold with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 105,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Altezza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V255 HKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Altezza typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Altezza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V255 HKY is a 2004 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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