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EX12 VTL

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,502 mi
Last recorded125,502 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VTL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 125,502 miles

Nearside Rear stain around filler neck no leaks found

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2025 125,495 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear stain around filler neck no leaks found

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,355 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 78,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,059 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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,133 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 66,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,259 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 57,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,517 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 32,517 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,130 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 29,130 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EX12 VTL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey 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 EX12 VTL, 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 EX12 VTL registered?

EX12 VTL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is EX12 VTL safe to buy?

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