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A27 MSG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,336 mi
Last recorded40,336 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 MSG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 40,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,751 miles

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

Offside Rear load area floor mounting corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,280 miles

general corrosion to chassis/underbody

Fail 5 Mar 2024 35,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to chassis/underbody

Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,865 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 31,154 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 29,461 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 29,461 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 27,487 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 25,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 19,946 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 17,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,292 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

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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A27 MSG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Gold 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 A27 MSG, 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 A27 MSG registered?

A27 MSG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is A27 MSG safe to buy?

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