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AM09 ZKV

2008 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,686 mi
Last recorded158,686 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 ZKV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 158,686 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 158,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 147,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 147,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 137,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 128,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 127,760 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 118,192 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 118,018 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 107,615 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 107,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel slightly binding.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 86,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,741 miles

13 pin trailer socket fitted no tow bar

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 74,741 miles

13 pin trailer socket fitted no tow bar

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,272 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 57,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 42,211 miles

exhaust heatshield corroded / insecure,

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,161 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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AM09 ZKV is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,070 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 AM09 ZKV, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM09 ZKV registered?

AM09 ZKV is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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