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K9 EKG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,545 mi
Last recorded129,545 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 EKG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,545 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front heat shield insecure

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has surface corrosion and has been previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 129,543 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front heat shield insecure

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has surface corrosion and has been previously repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 116,759 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 111,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective main silencer support 1 of 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,011 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 101,011 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 94,919 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 94,919 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,334 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 87,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,056 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,269 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,269 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,175 miles

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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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K9 EKG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K9 EKG, 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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K9 EKG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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