CarVerify

Free Car Check

3 PCE

2012 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,217 mi
Last recorded104,217 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration3 PCE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light rear light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

all the body work and bumpers damaged all round

Fail 10 Oct 2025 104,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light rear light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all the body work and bumpers damaged all round

Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,137 miles

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

Various damage around the vehicle to the body work and bumpers

Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,136 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 83,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted torn cut sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened torn badly cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged torn

Fail 9 Mar 2022 72,291 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged torn

Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,196 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 58,196 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 45,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 36,625 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 29,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 29,364 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,233 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 20,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Toyota Hilux reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

3 PCE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 3 PCE, 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

How do I check the history of 3 PCE?

You can check the full history of 3 PCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 3 PCE registered?

3 PCE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is 3 PCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 PCE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3 PCE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 3 PCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.