2009 · 15 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2009 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

1,446 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

133Well above average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,446 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    40 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.4%
  7. Rear fog lamp: missing1.3%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.7%
  2. Suspension6.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  4. Tyres3.9%
  5. Brakes3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  4. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced5.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2009 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,446 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Estima?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 133, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).