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MR51 MLK

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,702 mi
Last recorded77,702 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 MLK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 77,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,053 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,836 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 73,836 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,145 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,868 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 55,406 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,378 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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MR51 MLK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MR51 MLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR51 MLK registered?

MR51 MLK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is MR51 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR51 MLK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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