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HJ12 HGY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,631 mi
Last recorded101,631 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 HGY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,631 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,877 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,344 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to callipers both rear to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 85,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to callipers both rear to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,774 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 75,435 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,286 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,260 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,098 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,460 miles

wipers deteriorating

Pass 20 Jan 2016 51,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HJ12 HGY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver 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 HJ12 HGY, 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 HJ12 HGY registered?

HJ12 HGY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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