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MV61 VNL

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,257 mi
Last recorded154,257 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 VNL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 154,257 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 154,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHACKLE MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength RERA CROSS MEMEBRS. ABOVE AXLE + REAR SHACKLES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 146,235 miles

windscreen has stickers on

Fail 13 Jan 2025 146,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

windscreen has stickers on

Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,915 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 123,762 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,660 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 100,441 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,239 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,150 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,611 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,187 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,726 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside wiper blade torn

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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MV61 VNL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV61 VNL, 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 MV61 VNL registered?

MV61 VNL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is MV61 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV61 VNL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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