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KY12 FGU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,603 mi
Last recorded174,603 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 FGU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 174,603 miles

Corrosion in rear crossmembers

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Some drag on both front brakes and offside rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front pick-up body mounting corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear brake low and slow (27% imbalance) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 163,232 miles

Corrosion in crossmember by fuel tank mounting

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 163,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both valve stems (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in crossmember by fuel tank mounting

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 148,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight drag on brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,735 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 131,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 82,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,264 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 72,789 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 70,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack mounting bushes are worn, allowing movement

Fail 16 May 2016 70,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes are worn, allowing movement

Pass 14 May 2015 37,989 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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KY12 FGU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY12 FGU, 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 KY12 FGU registered?

KY12 FGU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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