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HG12 XGC

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,471 mi
Last recorded173,471 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 XGC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 173,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 173,471 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 157,721 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 155,292 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 155,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,009 miles

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

Offside Park brake is poor

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 145,966 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 145,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Park brake poor

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,621 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,620 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,285 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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HG12 XGC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XGC, 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 HG12 XGC registered?

HG12 XGC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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