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SP61 ELO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,040 mi
Last recorded141,040 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 ELO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 141,040 miles

Chassis corroded and weak

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

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

o/s/r brake slow on take up

o/s/r park brake low effort

Pass 20 Feb 2025 135,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 122,683 miles

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

chassis heavily under sealed

Fail 7 Feb 2024 122,488 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 pipes at rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached centre mounting crossmember excessively corroded (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,957 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,078 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 96,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,030 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,761 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,395 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,394 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 43,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,677 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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SP61 ELO 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 80%.

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 SP61 ELO, 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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SP61 ELO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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