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HJ12 HKY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,617 mi
Last recorded172,617 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 HKY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 172,617 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 172,617 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 161,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 147,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 147,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 121,847 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

Pass 20 May 2022 103,008 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 103,007 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,343 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 81,659 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 76,895 miles

Front both tyres void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 72,279 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 72,279 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 52,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,363 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 HKY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKY, 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 HKY registered?

HJ12 HKY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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