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Toyota Sera

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 32 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

53%

Total Tests

32

Best Year

1990 (53%)

Years Covered

1

About the Toyota Sera

The Toyota Sera has been tested 32 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (1990 to 1990), with an average pass rate of 53%. That's 29 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 1990 model is the most reliable with a 53% pass rate from 32 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 53%. With just a 0 point spread, the Sera is consistently reliable regardless of year.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 1500cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£265
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,157
Per month£180/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 1990 details

How reliable is the Toyota Sera?

vs national average-29% (82% avg)
vs Toyota brand average-31% (84% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Toyota Sera by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
199053%32135,459 mi

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