2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

1,110 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    41 marked dangerous
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    15 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.7%
  2. Brakes6.5%
  3. Suspension6.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  5. Tyres4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2016 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2016 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,110 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Toyota Estima?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).