2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

1,556 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.7%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,556 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 dirt2.2%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working1.9%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    31 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    24 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.2%
  2. Suspension6.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Tyres2.6%
  5. Brakes2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.8%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn4.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%

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 2012 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2012 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,556 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).