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RE61 BZL

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,024 mi
Last recorded125,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 BZL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 125,024 miles

both rear light lenses cracked

rear chassis muddy

Pass 14 Jan 2025 118,159 miles

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

Rear 3RD BRAKE LAMP MISSING

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both light lenses cracked

Rear chassis heavily mudded

Fail 6 Jan 2025 118,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded with in 30cm of a body mounting or prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear 3rd brake lamp lens cracked

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both light lenses cracked

Rear chassis heavily mudded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,169 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area by the body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear light lens are damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2024 109,161 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within the leaf spring anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outside prescribed area by the body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear light lens are damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,748 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear light cluster lens are damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2023 100,731 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear light cluster lens are damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,902 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear light cluster is damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the brake pedal is spongy

Fail 6 Jan 2022 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front bumper is damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear light cluster is damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

the brake pedal is spongy

Pass 8 Jan 2021 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper has accident damage

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes going into the load limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster is damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes going into the brake limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light cluster is damaged

the brake pedal is spongy

Fail 7 Jan 2020 75,261 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes going into the brake limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light cluster is damaged

the brake pedal is spongy

Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going into the compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,296 miles

Eml warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre section/joint to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 52,283 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Eml warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre section/joint to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 31,819 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 31,819 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 26,250 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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RE61 BZL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver 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 RE61 BZL, 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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RE61 BZL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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