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BU08 UEM

2008 Toyota Estima

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

243,093 mi
Last recorded243,093 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Estima98,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 UEM
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 243,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 226,527 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 130,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 197,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 183,082 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 173,358 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 173,358 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 164,044 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 154,331 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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BU08 UEM is a 2008 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 98,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU08 UEM, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU08 UEM registered?

BU08 UEM is a 2008 Toyota Estima, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is BU08 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 UEM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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