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GU12 DTY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 DTY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 113,164 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 113,156 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 94,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seen to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,582 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 77,534 miles

Brake performance not tested tapley brake test needed - vehicle not in a safe condition to drive on the road (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator worn down to metal indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to limit - attention needed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has long travel - it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 May 2019 52,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,883 miles

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 26 May 2017 40,836 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,447 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 25,691 miles

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

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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GU12 DTY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GU12 DTY, 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 GU12 DTY registered?

GU12 DTY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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