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AO12 WBK

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

277,940 mi
Last recorded277,940 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WBK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 277,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Corrosion to front of load bed underside.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 251,762 miles

Both door step brackets corroded

Both front floor corroded near body mountings

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 251,749 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Both door step brackets corroded

Both front floor corroded near body mountings

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 243,955 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 243,954 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 232,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 26 May 2022 232,937 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Offside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 218,345 miles

Offside front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 218,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp insecure

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

Various rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2020 201,936 miles

All four tyres slightly cut on tread

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2020 201,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

All four tyres slightly cut on tread

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2019 187,421 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cut on tread

Offside front brake pads spring broken

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Rear brake pipes slightly corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2018 170,967 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 152,891 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 152,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 123,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,234 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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AO12 WBK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc 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 AO12 WBK, 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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AO12 WBK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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