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FA08 KBU

2008 Toyota Estima

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,698 mi
Last recorded123,698 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Estima98,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 KBU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 123,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,264 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,534 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 97,392 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 97,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 91,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 87,994 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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FA08 KBU is a 2008 Toyota Estima in Blue 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 FA08 KBU, 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 FA08 KBU registered?

FA08 KBU is a 2008 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FA08 KBU safe to buy?

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