Toyota Estima (2011)
2011 Toyota Estima
CarHunch analysed 1,475 real MOT records for the 2011 Toyota Estima. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Toyota Estima passes its MOT first time in 87.6% of cases, a solid 7.6 percentage points above the UK average, and the hybrid variant edges ahead of the petrol version (88.7% versus 87.4%). Dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 14.6%, so you're not looking at a vehicle category that poses elevated safety risks.
These Estimas average 88,393 miles at test, which is reasonable for a 13-year-old MPV, and owners typically face less than one failure per vehicle with 4.4 advisories on average—suggesting maintenance is manageable rather than punishing. Before buying, run a full service history check and budget for the advisory items (likely suspension, exhaust, and trim components), as this will give you a clear picture of what's been neglected and what you're inheriting.
What to check before buying a 2011 Toyota Estima
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (51%) | 751 | 87.4% | 0.78 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (45%) | 660 | 88.7% | 0.78 |
| LPG (3%) | 50 | 77.3% | 2.34 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 82.1% | 2.17 |
| Electric (0%) | 5 | 82% | 3.4 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 3 | 86.3% | 1.67 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Toyota Estima vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Toyota Estima vehicles fall between 67,543 and 95,716 miles.
2011 Toyota Estima — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,288 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Toyota Estima
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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18.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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15.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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11.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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10%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.7%
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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