TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO (2012)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 47 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
66%
Total Tests (2024)
47
Avg Mileage
47,796 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£2,597
Is the 2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO reliable?
Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 16 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the TOYOTA brand average of 84%.
At 12 years old, 66% of TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTOs from 2012 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 47 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 47,796 miles.
How does the 2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO has 47,796 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 88,800 miles for a 12-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
How much does a 2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO cost to run?
Higher than average due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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About the 2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO
The 2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO is a large car with a 2364cc petrol engine. 47 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 98% of 2012 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 47,796 miles at 12 years old, TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO Fuel Costs
The 2364cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 30 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,592 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO?
Total estimated annual running cost is £2,597 (£216/month), broken down as £1592 fuel, £250 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 66% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.
Buying a Used 2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO
At 12 years old, the TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. Note: with only 47 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2012 TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS AUTO
If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2011) 69% pass rate (+3%) from 65,488 tests
- AUDI A3 (2010) 77% pass rate (+11%) from 50,328 tests
- RENAULT CLIO (2010) 69% pass rate (+3%) from 47,483 tests
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA (2011) 77% pass rate (+11%) from 42,781 tests