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SM61 ZVE

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,372 mi
Last recorded119,372 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 ZVE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 119,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded out with prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,998 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded out with prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded out with prescribed areas

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 110,997 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded out with prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded out with prescribed areas

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 105,557 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 105,554 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At Valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,652 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 92,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 78,890 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,517 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,618 miles

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

n/s/f bumper accident damage and hanging off

rear tailgate window tied into place,locks innop

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 ZVE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZVE, 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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What year was SM61 ZVE registered?

SM61 ZVE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is SM61 ZVE safe to buy?

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