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ML61 WTA

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,596 mi
Last recorded74,596 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 WTA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 74,596 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 74,596 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,901 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 71,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body/tub mountings corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 68,690 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body/tub mountings corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,278 miles

Body not fully secure Rear body - O/S/F body mounting is excessively corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body not fully secure Rear body - O/S/F body mounting is excessively corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 62,052 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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 62,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,554 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipes on front calipers both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across axle to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,938 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 44,870 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,618 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 39,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,731 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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ML61 WTA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ML61 WTA, 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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ML61 WTA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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