MOT fail rates by first-use year
2010 Toyota Estima MOT fail rate and common faults
How Toyota Estima cars first used in 2010 did at their MOTs from 2022 to 2025, against all cars of the same age. From 6,163 DVSA MOT tests of these cars. First use is usually the date the car was first registered.
MOT data updated
At 15 years, tested in 2025
What stands out
- In 2025, at 15 years old, Toyota Estima cars first used in 2010 failed 23.7% of MOTs (1,741 tests), 17.9 points below the 41.6% for all cars that age.
- From 2022 to 2025, as these cars went from 12 to 15 years old, the fail rate moved from 18.1% to 23.7%.
- Toyota Estima cars first used a year earlier, in 2009, failed 22.2% at the same age of 15 years (1,606 tests, in 2024).
- The most common fail item that is not a wear item, for the Toyota Estima at 15 years, is linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, at 2.5 per 100 MOTs (all cars: 1.7).
MOT fail rate by test year
| Test year | Age | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 years | 18.1% | 1,186 | 36.0% | −17.9 pts |
| 2023 | 13 years | 20.9% | 1,541 | 38.3% | −17.4 pts |
| 2024 | 14 years | 22.8% | 1,695 | 40.3% | −17.5 pts |
| 2025 | 15 years | 23.7% | 1,741 | 41.6% | −17.9 pts |
Most common faults at 15 years
These figures cover all Toyota Estima MOTs at 15 years: cars first used 2007 to 2010, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=5,311). The list uses every first-use year so it has enough tests. Wear items (tyres, brake pads, wipers, bulbs) say more about upkeep than about the design.
MOT fail items
| Fail item | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Side/position light not working Wear | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Rear fog lamp: not working Wear | 2.7 | 0.8 |
| Wipers not clearing screen Wear | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Brake pads under 1.5 mm Wear | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Wear | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light Wear | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| Dipped headlight not working Wear | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Tyre tread below 1.6 mm Wear | 1.4 | 3.1 |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Wear | 1.4 | 2.3 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=5,311). A test with two items counts once for each.
Advisories
| Advisory | Per 100 MOTs | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre tread close to the legal limit or worn on the edge Wear | 11.6 | 18.4 |
| Brake pads wearing thin Wear | 9.5 | 6.9 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear | 6.2 | 9.4 |
| Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn | 6.0 | 0.8 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 5.3 | 11.1 |
| Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Wear | 5.0 | 1.7 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Wear | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Shock absorber misting oil | 3.6 | 4.2 |
Per 100 of the MOTs above (n=5,311). A test with two items counts once for each.
Fuel type at 15 years
These figures cover all Toyota Estima MOTs at 15 years: cars first used 2007 to 2010, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=5,311). Each fuel is set against all cars of the same fuel and age. Fuels with fewer than 1,000 tests are not shown.
| Fuel | Share of tests | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars, same fuel | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 50.6% | 24.9% | 2,658 | 41.5% | 83,738 miles |
| Hybrid | 46.9% | 20.6% | 2,463 | 30.2% | 91,391 miles |
Fail rate by mileage at 15 years
These figures cover all Toyota Estima MOTs at 15 years: cars first used 2007 to 2010, tested 2022 to 2025 (n=5,311). At 15 years, Toyota Estima cars at 90,000 to 120,000 miles failed more often (26.8%, n=1,571) than those at 60,000 to 90,000 miles (19.4%, n=2,244). Bands with fewer than 1,000 tests are not shown.
| Mileage at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 to 90,000 miles | 19.4% | 2,244 | 40.5% |
| 90,000 to 120,000 miles | 26.8% | 1,571 | 45.1% |
Car tax rules for a 2010 car
- Cars first registered from 1 March 2001 to 31 March 2017 are taxed by CO2 emissions band, from band A (the lowest emissions) to band M. The band is set by the CO2 figure on the V5C logbook.
These are the rules, not the amount for a specific car. Car tax check
ULEZ and clean air zones
- Petrol cars first registered from 2006 usually meet Euro 4, the petrol standard for the London ULEZ, so they usually do not pay the daily charge.
- Hybrids follow the Euro standard of their petrol or diesel engine.
- The clean air zones in Birmingham and Bristol use the same Euro 4 petrol and Euro 6 diesel standards. The low emission zones in Scotland use them too, but enforce them with fines, not a daily charge.
The Euro standard of the car decides, not the year alone. ULEZ checker
Other years of the Toyota Estima
Other Toyota models first used in 2010
| Model | Age at test | MOT fail rate | Tests (n) | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Yaris (2010) | 15 years in 2025 | 37.5% | 18,206 | 41.6% |
| Toyota Aygo (2010) | 15 years in 2025 | 40.4% | 11,402 | 41.6% |
| Toyota Auris (2010) | 15 years in 2025 | 36.6% | 9,327 | 41.6% |
| Toyota Prius (2010) | 15 years in 2025 | 32.5% | 9,336 | 41.6% |
| Toyota Avensis (2010) | 15 years in 2025 | 35.8% | 5,063 | 41.6% |
| Toyota RAV4 (2010) | 15 years in 2025 | 34.0% | 3,771 | 41.6% |
| Toyota iQ (2010) | 15 years in 2025 | 27.0% | 3,683 | 41.6% |
| Toyota Verso (2010) | 15 years in 2025 | 39.1% | 2,828 | 41.6% |
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, class 4 normal MOT tests, 2022 to 2025. MOT data updated 28 September 2026.
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