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LK12 HYT

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

301,914 mi
Last recorded301,914 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 HYT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 301,914 miles

exhaust middle box repaired but not leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2025 289,453 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 279,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 268,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 262,405 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 251,364 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 251,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 240,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 230,540 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 220,130 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 207,640 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 207,191 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 190,351 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 176,638 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 151,319 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,664 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 106,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,694 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 103,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

heavy oil leak nearside front

Fail 5 Aug 2015 83,379 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,379 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LK12 HYT is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 149,987 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK12 HYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK12 HYT registered?

LK12 HYT is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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