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SM61 VVC

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,229 mi
Last recorded75,229 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VVC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,229 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front all suspension corroded

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

Rear chassis beams corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2026 75,222 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember at body bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember at body bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All front suspension components corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear chassis beams corroded

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 75,208 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossdresser (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at Load sensing valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All front suspension components corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear chassis beams corroded

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All going to and from rear Load Sensing Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever travel indicates some adjustment is required

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear main chassis beams corroded

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 69,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting visible through offside rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All going to and from rear Load Sensing Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever travel indicates some adjustment is required

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear main chassis beams corroded

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 62,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From pressure block to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,714 miles

Front windscreen has wiper marks

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 56,533 miles

Front windscreen has wiper marks

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,925 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,983 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,281 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from valve to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing at edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 28,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,766 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 VVC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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