Toyota Sera
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 32 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
53%
Total Tests
32
Model Year
1990
Years Covered
1
About the Toyota Sera
The Toyota Sera was MOT tested 32 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1990), with an average pass rate of 53%. That's 29 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Sera is 31 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 1990 detailsHow reliable is the Toyota Sera?
Toyota Sera by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 53% | 32 | 135,459 mi |
Questions about the Toyota Sera
Is the Toyota Sera reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (1990), the Toyota Sera averages a 53% MOT pass rate, from 32 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 29 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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