Toyota Enima Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Enima reliable? We analysed 1,019 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Enima is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Enima.
Toyota Enima Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Enima. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Enima MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Enima to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Enima Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Enima fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Enima Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Enima owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Enima MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Enima year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 54 | 63.0% | 65,272 | 111,659 | 193,702 |
| 2006 | 152 | 71.1% | 105,384 | 130,825 | 176,562 |
| 2005 | 71 | 69.0% | 103,283 | 135,816 | 162,846 |
| 2004 | 98 | 63.3% | 117,180 | 137,688 | 171,061 |
| 2003 | 59 | 64.4% | 106,749 | 129,629 | 163,096 |
| 1996 | 109 | 69.7% | 109,954 | 142,463 | 171,096 |
| 1995 | 164 | 70.7% | 111,631 | 134,187 | 164,361 |
| 1994 | 95 | 66.3% | 114,776 | 148,716 | 164,999 |
| 1992 | 52 | 61.5% | 124,163 | 137,489 | 153,986 |
How Long Does a Toyota Enima Last?
Based on 102 Toyota Enima vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Enima Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Enima MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Enima
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
71.1% MOT pass rate from 152 tests
61.5% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Enima is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 71.1% across 152 tests. The 1992 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Enima Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Enima THIS CAR | 67.7% | 1,019 | 135,509 mi | 34 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Harley Davidson Fxdls Dyna Lowrider S 1801 17 | 91.7% | 1,068 | 7,042 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Enima trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota EnimaShould you buy a used Toyota Enima?
The Toyota Enima has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.7% across 1,019 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Enima are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (67 recorded failures), windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (55), and exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (49). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Enima owner drives around 8,242 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Enima models stay on UK roads for around 34 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.