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P125 KKY

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

89,281 mi
Last recorded89,281 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 KKY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,281 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal weeping

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not woking

Pass 16 Jul 2025 85,833 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,358 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 73,563 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,880 miles

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

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2021 70,880 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2020 69,794 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 68,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering damper damp

Fail 23 May 2018 67,695 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn of rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering damper damp

Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,149 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,152 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 66,138 miles

Offside Steering arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

side steps very corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 63,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

side steps very corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,598 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,588 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 58,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,626 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,119 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 52,926 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 50,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 46,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,552 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 41,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P125 KKY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 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 P125 KKY, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P125 KKY is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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