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GL12 CUW

2012 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,856 mi
Last recorded118,856 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 CUW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,856 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Driveshaft oil seal weeping

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 118,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Lower bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Driveshaft oil seal weeping

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,848 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to fuel cooler. No leaks.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect leak from transfer case area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 107,565 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 107,563 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 101,009 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 91,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,442 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,416 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,096 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limits

Fail 15 Jul 2015 27,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,453 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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GL12 CUW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL12 CUW, 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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GL12 CUW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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