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SW61 EMV

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,132 mi
Last recorded110,132 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 EMV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 110,132 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

whole underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (chassis, body, suspension components and brake pipes)

Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive d bush bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive d bush bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

whole underside of vehicle heavily undersealed (chassis, body, suspension components and brake pipes)

Pass 4 Mar 2024 95,596 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 95,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,814 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 87,814 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 80,444 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 80,441 miles

Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe on the rollers (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,225 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 74,225 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,041 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 59,015 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 59,015 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,902 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns repetor lamp has water in it

Fail 16 Feb 2018 50,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ns repetor lamp has water in it

Pass 21 Jan 2017 42,505 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2016 31,691 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 23,448 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 23,448 miles

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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SW61 EMV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW61 EMV, 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 SW61 EMV registered?

SW61 EMV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is SW61 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 EMV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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