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HJ12 VNH

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,428 mi
Last recorded139,428 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 139,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 139,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens cloudy (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 129,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 129,170 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 129,002 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded adjacent to rear seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2024 119,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 109,284 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 109,282 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested Rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jan 2023 109,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever travel long but not excessive (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 97,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever travel long but not excessive (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 76,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at load valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes slightly corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,767 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,622 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 37,622 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,504 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 23,810 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play end of steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

peice of metal embedded in n/s/front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2015 12,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,318 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 VNH is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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