Toyota Estima (2019)
2019 Toyota Estima
CarHunch analysed 159 real MOT records for the 2019 Toyota Estima. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Toyota Estima is exceptionally reliable, with a 96.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and crucially, only 1.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This is a car that's genuinely unlikely to fail its MOT or leave you stranded.
At 43,200 miles median for a five-year-old vehicle, these Estimas are running light and haven't been thrashed, which explains why failures average just 0.12 per vehicle and advisories only 0.6. If you're shopping for one, focus your pre-purchase checks on routine wear items rather than structural or safety concerns—this is one of the least troublesome models in its age bracket.
What to check before buying a 2019 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 (52%) | 83 | 96.4% | 0.08 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (45%) | 72 | 97.6% | 0.14 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 3 | 94.4% | 0.33 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 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 2019 Toyota Estima vehicles fall between 33,538 and 56,307 miles.
2019 Toyota Estima — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 141 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 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 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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10.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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9.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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9.4%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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6.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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6.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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6.2%
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light
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4.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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4.7%
Rear fog lamp not working
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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