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AL09 AMC

2009 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,417 mi
Last recorded96,417 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Toyota Hilux88,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL09 AMC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 96,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leaf spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tank mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 90,827 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 90,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength gearbox x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member stering rack mounting front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x mermber suspension arm mounting front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play steering rack bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2022 87,305 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play steering rack bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2021 82,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrossion on chassis and suspension parts

Fail 1 Jun 2021 82,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrossion on chassis and suspension parts

Pass 17 May 2019 77,754 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 77,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 70,797 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2014 48,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,182 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 35,182 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2012 33,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 33,953 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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AL09 AMC is a 2009 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 88,379 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 Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL09 AMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AL09 AMC is a 2009 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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