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K21 GFS

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,594 mi
Last recorded175,594 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 GFS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 175,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside & offside rear chassis rail / cross member box sections corroding

offside front brake disk backplate/ dust cover deteriorating

offside rear (rear) spring eye bush deteriorating

service light on

Pass 28 Aug 2025 162,873 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 155,296 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to chassis area's

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 21 Aug 2024 155,296 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to chassis area's

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Pass 15 Aug 2023 149,090 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 149,088 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 143,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust middle to rear join is deteriorating

offside wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 23 Aug 2021 135,086 miles

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

exhaust middle to rear join is deteriorating

nearside & offside headlight outer lens' are deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2020 128,607 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met - 16%

Fail 7 Aug 2020 128,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chip to windscreen

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel is high / offside hand brake effort is lower than the nearside

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,959 miles

offside parking brake effort lower than nearside

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,054 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K21 GFS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K21 GFS, 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 K21 GFS registered?

K21 GFS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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