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GV12 DCX

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,124 mi
Last recorded184,124 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 DCX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 184,124 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 184,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in rear chassis near brake valve mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded/ fractured near leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 162,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 145,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 127,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 127,903 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 112,651 miles

Excessive corrosion truck bed near body mounts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 112,223 miles

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

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

Excessive corrosion truck bed near body mounts

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,888 miles

underside corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2021 98,888 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 87,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 87,795 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 71,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

blow from centre exhaust

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,959 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 46,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 36,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,121 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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GV12 DCX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV12 DCX, 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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GV12 DCX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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