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SO61 BGU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 BGU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 117,697 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,183 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 110,181 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 110,167 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 103,122 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 103,122 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 96,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all at lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 34,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,704 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,844 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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SO61 BGU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO61 BGU, 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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SO61 BGU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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