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T245 VAO

2012 Toyota Estima

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,762 mi
Last recorded212,762 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 VAO
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 212,762 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 209,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 209,688 miles

Nearside front inner lip slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2023 209,668 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside front inner lip slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2022 201,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 197,441 miles

nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 192,235 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Nearside front wheel slightly damaged outer lip

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2019 181,210 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 181,195 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 173,011 miles

headlight lens deteriorated

nearside front link rod upper dust cover deteriorated

nearside front road wheel slightly damaged outer lip

offside front tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2017 164,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 164,487 miles

both front headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2016 163,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake lights (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre screw in tread

offside front wiper split at ends

Pass 5 May 2015 148,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 5 May 2015 148,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 7 Feb 2014 132,546 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

offside front tyre starting to split on inside edge

winscreen cracked but not in swept area

Fail 5 Feb 2014 132,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

nearside front tyre starting to split on inside edge

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

winscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 30 Jan 2013 121,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,697 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 92,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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T245 VAO is a 2012 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T245 VAO, 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 T245 VAO registered?

T245 VAO is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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