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JJ55 VAT

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,255 mi
Last recorded99,255 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ55 VAT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 99,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,099 miles

Appears braking system requires adjustment little reserve travel

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,368 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Handbrake effort weak, just met on RBT. Will need attention.

Fail 31 Jan 2024 85,123 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (BOTH FRONTS ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (REAR BOX ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (BOTH FRONTS ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

(PARKING BRAKE LEVER HIGH TREVEL )

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (BOTH FRONTS ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (BOTH REARS ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (BOTH REARS ) (Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,400 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 51,222 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,392 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 36,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F brake binding

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,916 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,360 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,205 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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JJ55 VAT is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JJ55 VAT, 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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JJ55 VAT is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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