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RK55 CTE

2012 Toyota Estima

Grey Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,378 mi
Last recorded160,378 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 CTE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 160,378 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 153,047 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 147,278 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 142,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 142,396 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 140,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 140,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 138,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 135,925 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 135,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,876 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,056 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s condensation and lenses misting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s condensation and lenses misting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished, (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 111,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt derop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 102,400 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 102,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear axle front bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2011 84,958 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin & all tyres close to tread depth limit.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2011 84,958 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin & all tyres close to tread depth limit.

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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RK55 CTE is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK55 CTE, 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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RK55 CTE is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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