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AL12 BTS

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,450 mi
Last recorded148,450 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 BTS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 148,450 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 146,548 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 144,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 141,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 128,638 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gator wet with oil but no sighn of a leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,277 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft, centre UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 115,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft, centre UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,630 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,630 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,671 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 69,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,332 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 55,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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AL12 BTS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AL12 BTS, 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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AL12 BTS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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