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K13 AMO

1996 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

204,573 mi
Last recorded204,573 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Toyota Hilux128,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 AMO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 204,573 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes ()

Fail 18 Dec 2025 204,573 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both pipes ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 198,565 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 193,810 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 193,810 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 189,499 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 188,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 182,077 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 178,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 173,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 173,181 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 167,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 161,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 155,081 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 155,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 148,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 142,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 142,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 142,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2012 136,579 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 136,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 129,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 129,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 123,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 123,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 114,473 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 104,581 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 94,708 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 82,842 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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K13 AMO is a 1996 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 128,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K13 AMO, 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 30 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K13 AMO registered?

K13 AMO is a 1996 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is K13 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 AMO shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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