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HJ12 VLM

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,887 mi
Last recorded120,887 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 120,887 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 114,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 112,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,313 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,231 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 78,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,078 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,830 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,940 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low and both tyres wearing unevenly

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,368 miles

Front brake pads more than 2/3 worn?

Fail 20 Mar 2015 38,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,530 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VLM is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

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

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