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FA08 KOW

2008 Toyota Estima

Silver Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,459 mi
Last recorded158,459 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Estima98,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 KOW
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 158,459 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2025 152,149 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 152,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 146,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 146,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 142,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 140,362 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 140,362 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,438 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 KOW is a 2008 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FA08 KOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA08 KOW registered?

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

Is FA08 KOW safe to buy?

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