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SM61 NKJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,021 mi
Last recorded131,021 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 NKJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 131,021 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 129,863 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Body mounting fixing corroded

N/S/F Wiper arm/linkage worn

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holes in back box also exhaust flange BADLY corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to inspection full sill both sides due to steps

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHOLE CHASSIS Front + Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 119,749 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 119,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper needs replaced (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cyl to tee piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper needs replaced (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at tee piece (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake drum oval (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 109,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,440 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,289 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,961 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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SM61 NKJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM61 NKJ, 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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SM61 NKJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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