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FR12 SZL

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,340 mi
Last recorded131,340 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 SZL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 131,340 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 131,336 miles

Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle // as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills outer x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 123,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 116,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,279 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 108,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 99,524 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 91,837 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 91,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,327 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 78,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 49,591 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2018 49,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2017 34,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,622 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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FR12 SZL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FR12 SZL, 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 FR12 SZL registered?

FR12 SZL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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