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MW61 LAO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,432 mi
Last recorded97,432 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 LAO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 97,432 miles

Rear vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 3 Jan 2026 97,307 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering above forward spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired all (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2025 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 92,060 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes at rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 86,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 86,181 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,152 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,206 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,557 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,989 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,050 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 58,050 miles

Offside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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MW61 LAO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MW61 LAO, 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 MW61 LAO registered?

MW61 LAO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is MW61 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW61 LAO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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