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SP61 FAF

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 FAF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 97,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2025 97,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed in front of rear spring front hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 95,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2024 95,238 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 93,081 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside chassis beside rear spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,957 miles

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside chassis beside fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside chassis beside spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 90,197 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside front inner face excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 86,580 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears at load valve rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,756 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes coated in grease at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front windscreen chipped zone A

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear inner brake pipe at load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 82,756 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes from load valve to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes coated in grease at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front windscreen chipped zone A

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear inner brake pipe at load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at rear load valve poor (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust flange poor

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,914 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

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

two brake pipes at rear load valve slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,129 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FAF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SP61 FAF, 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 SP61 FAF registered?

SP61 FAF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is SP61 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 FAF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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