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HJ12 HKA

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,500 mi
Last recorded111,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 111,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount, spare wheel support box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock absorber mount area, supporting box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Box section steering rack mount points. (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 99,998 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 99,994 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 90,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has travel and in need of adjustment.

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

O/s front door check strap is missing.

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 84,214 miles

Both N/S and O/S chassis rails are corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S front door check strap is missing.

Fail 14 Apr 2022 84,214 miles

Both N/S and O/S chassis rails are corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S front door check strap is missing.

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,196 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,035 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,127 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 58,127 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 57,534 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 47,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 47,749 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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HJ12 HKA 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 71.4%.

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 HJ12 HKA, 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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HJ12 HKA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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