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LN12 HVO

2012 Toyota Estima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

298,880 mi
Last recorded298,880 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 HVO
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 298,880 miles

Offside Front sun visor will not stow off screen fully

Fail 7 May 2026 298,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front sun visor will not stow off screen fully

Pass 30 Oct 2025 278,381 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 278,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald patch (inner edge) below 1.6mm within centre 3/4 of tread width (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 257,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 234,164 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured near battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 234,164 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended middle seatbelt jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured near battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 212,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 196,454 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured above engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 177,711 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured above engine (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 159,616 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 159,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small bulge on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 144,376 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 143,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,091 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 112,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,838 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 81,203 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 73,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,440 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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LN12 HVO is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,360cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN12 HVO, 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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LN12 HVO is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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