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KW12 USB

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,187 mi
Last recorded84,187 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 USB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger/body mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger/body mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 84,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger/body mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger/body mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,029 miles

Exhaust Back Box & Centre Box Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 65,026 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust Back Box & Centre Box Corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 58,016 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 58,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 53,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 47,669 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 47,669 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 May 2018 37,674 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,993 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 29,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wiper is smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,521 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 27,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,969 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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KW12 USB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KW12 USB, 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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KW12 USB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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