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AA52 DAG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,859 mi
Last recorded81,859 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA52 DAG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 81,859 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under chassis / body mounting areas minor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 81,589 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under chassis / body mounting areas minor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,979 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 72,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,552 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 70,552 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt twisted and slow to retract

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 68,031 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded and Holed

Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,587 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 55,342 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bind in o/s rear hub suspect parking brake

o/s rear parking brake slightly low in effort

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,366 miles

Engine too clean to obtain emissions print out

both front and N/S/R tyres getting low in tread

front brake disks lipped pads ok

Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,639 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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AA52 DAG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AA52 DAG, 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 AA52 DAG registered?

AA52 DAG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is AA52 DAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA52 DAG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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