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FN12 VZE

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,566 mi
Last recorded192,566 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 VZE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 192,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 176,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 160,315 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 140,810 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 121,186 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v.joint into front diff. lot of play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Outer sill damaged badly

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

Rear bumper damaged badly

parking brake lever high operation

Fail 12 Jun 2021 107,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Outer sill damaged badly

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

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

Rear bumper damaged badly

parking brake lever high operation

Pass 5 May 2020 93,301 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 93,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 78,409 miles

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rearmost) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,400 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Fail 21 Apr 2018 56,400 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Underside of vehicle very muddy

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,906 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 36,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 22 Feb 2016 16,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damaged o/s

o/s headlamp auto adjuster inop

rear number plate

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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FN12 VZE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN12 VZE, 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 FN12 VZE registered?

FN12 VZE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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