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FN12 AVU

2012 Toyota Estima

Black Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,870 mi
Last recorded118,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 AVU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 118,870 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,488 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 69,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads thin 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 69,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,689 miles

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

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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FN12 AVU is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 83,853 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 FN12 AVU, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN12 AVU registered?

FN12 AVU is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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