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M500 BYE

2012 Toyota Estima

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,044 mi
Last recorded114,044 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 BYE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 114,044 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 114,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 106,851 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 106,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2023 98,330 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 98,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 90,532 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 90,532 miles

Front Boot lid likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 85,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2020 79,661 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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M500 BYE is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,362cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M500 BYE, 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 M500 BYE registered?

M500 BYE is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is M500 BYE safe to buy?

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