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VA61 AED

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,303 mi
Last recorded148,303 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA61 AED
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 148,303 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 138,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 130,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 125,516 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,527 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 115,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

clutch starting to slip

Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,312 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,007 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 75,655 miles

Front both wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,929 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of (4.1.E.1)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,474 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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VA61 AED is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VA61 AED, 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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VA61 AED is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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