
Toyota Sera
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,498 cc
L457 HDVMOT history
L457 HDV is a red petrol Toyota Sera first used on 15 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 78,463 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 78,463 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 1,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L457 HDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Sera
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 15 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L457 HDV was last recorded at 78,463 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,463 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,463 miles
- 2024 – 76,103 miles
- 2023 – 73,636 miles
- 2022 – 71,076 miles
- 2021 – 67,982 miles
- 2020 – 65,362 miles
- 2019 – 62,519 miles
- 2018 – 61,374 miles
- 2017 – 61,073 miles
- 2016 – 60,667 miles
- 2015 – 58,742 miles
- 2014 – 58,149 miles
- 2013 – 56,778 miles
- 2012 – 55,554 miles
- 2010 – 53,154 miles
- 2009 – 50,605 miles
- 2008 – 49,294 miles
- 2007 – 46,316 miles
- 2006 – 44,558 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Steering system slightly rough
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
33 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,463 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 78,463 miles
- Test number
- 296798063873
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,463 miles (+2,360)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,463 miles
- Test number
- 364932648692
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,103 miles (+2,467)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 76,103 miles
- Test number
- 394005118782
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,636 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 73,636 miles
- Test number
- 628474409327
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail73,636 miles (+16)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,636 miles
- Test number
- 408058144200
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail73,620 miles (+2,544)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,620 miles
- Test number
- 611399433654
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass71,076 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 71,076 miles
- Test number
- 749572400204
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Fail71,074 miles (+3,092)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,074 miles
- Test number
- 137000669349
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass67,982 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 67,982 miles
- Test number
- 649428548622
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail67,982 miles (+2,620)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,982 miles
- Test number
- 920671120576
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass65,362 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 65,362 miles
- Test number
- 784505412790
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear park brake effort lower than expected (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail65,361 miles (+2,842)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,361 miles
- Test number
- 751496836661
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear park brake effort lower than expected (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass62,519 miles (+16)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,519 miles
- Test number
- 367903920050
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryAlthough meeting requirements offside rear park brake reading was less than expected
Fail62,503 miles (+1,129)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,503 miles
- Test number
- 300803643108
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryAlthough meeting requirements offside rear park brake reading was less than expected
Pass61,374 miles (+301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 61,374 miles
- Test number
- 662477198185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,073 miles (+406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 61,073 miles
- Test number
- 708183281826
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass60,667 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,667 miles
- Test number
- 758795999433
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail60,667 miles (+1,925)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,667 miles
- Test number
- 541834311093
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass58,742 miles (+593)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 58,742 miles
- Test number
- 298033305227
- NoteOil leak
Pass58,149 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,149 miles
- Test number
- 226356974174
- NoteOil leak
Fail58,148 miles (+1,370)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,148 miles
- Test number
- 786456774109
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass56,778 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 56,778 miles
- Test number
- 339583163122
- NoteOil leak
Fail56,777 miles (+1,223)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,777 miles
- Test number
- 996570143185
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,554 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 55,554 miles
- Test number
- 347214442155
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail55,535 miles (+2,381)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,535 miles
- Test number
- 718277932116
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass53,154 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 53,154 miles
- Test number
- 292409630098
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail53,148 miles (+2,543)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,148 miles
- Test number
- 894145030042
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass50,605 miles (+1,311)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 50,605 miles
- Test number
- 143397539479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass49,294 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 49,294 miles
- Test number
- 933527948019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,265 miles (+2,949)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,265 miles
- Test number
- 450090848051
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Pass46,316 miles (+1,758)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 46,316 miles
- Test number
- 712032027024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass44,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 44,558 miles
- Test number
- 631064546049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,558 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,558 miles
- Test number
- 610664746064
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Questions about L457 HDV
- Does L457 HDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L457 HDV is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L457 HDV?
- The MOT on L457 HDV is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L457 HDV done?
- L457 HDV was recorded at 78,463 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,714 miles a year.
- Has L457 HDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L457 HDV has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L457 HDV ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L457 HDV find?
- L457 HDV passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.
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