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YF61 KJA

2012 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,669 mi
Last recorded136,669 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 KJA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 136,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 136,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 135,009 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 135,009 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 133,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 130,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 128,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,465 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 114,465 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,237 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,694 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,839 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,920 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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YF61 KJA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF61 KJA, 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 YF61 KJA registered?

YF61 KJA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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