2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

1,595 MOT tests in 2024. 77.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time77.2%
Failed or needed repairs22.8%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,595 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    53 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.3%
  7. Rear fog lamp: missing1.3%
  8. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.3%
  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 & electrics21.0%
  2. Suspension7.1%
  3. Brakes4.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  5. Tyres4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)5.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn5.1%

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 2010 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 77.2% of 2010 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,595 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).