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VE61 KVT

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,986 mi
Last recorded36,986 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 KVT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 36,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,731 miles

Corrosion throughout body/chassis rail and all suspension/steering components

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake pads over half worn

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 34,731 miles

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

Corrosion throughout body/chassis rail and all suspension/steering components

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake pads over half worn

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper offside and nearside leaf springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 31,547 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 30,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,641 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 29,641 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,531 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 26,550 miles

nsf tyre side wall cracking

nsr tyre side wall cracking

osf tyre side wall cracking

osr tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,244 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 21,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 17,445 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,019 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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VE61 KVT 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 VE61 KVT, 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 VE61 KVT registered?

VE61 KVT is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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