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HJ12 VNU

2012 Toyota Hi Lux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,230 mi
Last recorded75,230 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hi Lux63,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VNU
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,712 miles

Central Rear Chassis slightly corroded

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier slightly corroded

Front axle suspension components and chassis slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,718 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,124 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 56,627 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 56,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,575 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Windscreen damaged in Zone A is on the limits

Fail 10 Jul 2017 51,570 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All pipes to and from the nearside rear brake limit valve. )(3 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Windscreen damaged in Zone A is on the limits

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,611 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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HJ12 VNU is a 2012 Toyota Hi Lux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 63,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ12 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ12 VNU registered?

HJ12 VNU is a 2012 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is HJ12 VNU safe to buy?

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