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AF12 ZMV

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

206,307 mi
Last recorded206,307 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZMV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 206,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 206,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 183,600 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 183,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,755 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 161,755 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 143,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 122,044 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 107,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 91,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear bumper trim loose slight white light to rear

windscreen damage zone b

Fail 9 Mar 2019 91,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear bumper trim loose slight white light to rear

windscreen damage zone b

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Trim around rear registration plate lights insecure, but not showing white light to the rear at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2018 79,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Trim around rear registration plate lights insecure, but not showing white light to the rear at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner side (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 50,510 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner side (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 35,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre outer tread worn to legal limit (1.6mm) , recommend renewal of tyre

offside front and nearside front wiper blades deteriorating , recommend replacement

offside front tyre inner tread worn to legal limit (1.6mm), recommend renewal of tyre 205/r16c 110/108s

travel in handbrake lever, recommend attention

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 ZMV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZMV, 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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AF12 ZMV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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