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MK61 VEX

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,364 mi
Last recorded167,364 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 VEX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 167,364 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 149,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 133,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 123,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 117,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,864 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,650 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,893 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,600 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,129 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,689 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,329 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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MK61 VEX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 77,987 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 MK61 VEX, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK61 VEX registered?

MK61 VEX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is MK61 VEX safe to buy?

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