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SM61 TCV

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,915 mi
Last recorded187,915 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 187,915 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 185,715 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 180,396 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 176,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 171,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 168,516 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 163,106 miles

Engine oil leak. Sump plug area

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

Offside Rear Handbrake late in operation. Adjustment required

Pass 26 Mar 2019 155,091 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 143,733 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 143,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,087 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 122,158 miles

Front Both front wipers smearing - standard Blades

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Starting (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil starting (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 102,361 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 102,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TCV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver 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 SM61 TCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM61 TCV registered?

SM61 TCV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is SM61 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 TCV 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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