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AF12 AVA

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,857 mi
Last recorded123,857 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 AVA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 123,857 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 123,857 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 123,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 111,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 100,020 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,557 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 72,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2020 60,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2020 60,794 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,529 miles

front number plate slightly obscured by the bull-bar but unlikely to be misread

Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,045 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 40,045 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light offside rear bulb incorrect colour (1.3.2e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,932 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,707 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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AF12 AVA 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 71.4%.

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 AF12 AVA, 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 AF12 AVA registered?

AF12 AVA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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