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HG12 LYO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,556 mi
Last recorded120,556 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 LYO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 120,556 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear chassis from spring hangers back corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security from spring hangers back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 113,026 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 113,026 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 105,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the 1.6mm limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 84,100 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,605 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 79,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,436 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 68,651 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,456 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2015 46,420 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2015 46,420 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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HG12 LYO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,494cc 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 HG12 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG12 LYO?

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What year was HG12 LYO registered?

HG12 LYO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is HG12 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 LYO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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