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SM61 ZFH

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,163 mi
Last recorded74,163 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 ZFH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 74,163 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 74,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 67,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,057 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 60,053 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,954 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 53,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears 265/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 46,276 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear/worn on edge

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,101 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 42,093 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEX TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,129 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 30,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 27,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 22,628 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 19,331 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 ZFH is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZFH, 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 ZFH registered?

SM61 ZFH is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SM61 ZFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 ZFH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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