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K9 PTX

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,269 mi
Last recorded273,269 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 PTX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 273,269 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 250,004 miles

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

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2025 250,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2023 221,310 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 194,945 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 194,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 176,986 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 176,986 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 157,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 157,727 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 134,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,351 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 92,955 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 61,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,045 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,653 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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K9 PTX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PTX, 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 PTX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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