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BC11 VKU

2011 Toyota Estima

White Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,203 mi
Last recorded200,203 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Estima88,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VKU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 200,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2026 199,728 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light bulb white (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 176,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 176,221 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Belt does not retract after a certain point leaving the webbing loose (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 151,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 151,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Asymmetric tyre not fitted in accordance with sidewall instructions

Pass 10 May 2023 123,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 123,706 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure torn to cords, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 100,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022 100,664 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear lettering size (0.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2021 75,731 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 75,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drop link dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Will not retract (7.1.2 (e))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,072 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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BC11 VKU is a 2011 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 88,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC11 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 15 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BC11 VKU is a 2011 Toyota Estima, first registered on 23 February 2011.

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