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LK12 HYV

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

353,938 mi
Last recorded353,938 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 HYV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 353,938 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 353,895 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting c pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 347,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 312,865 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 275,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 268,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 260,329 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 240,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 215,761 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 215,761 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 195,071 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 195,071 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 179,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 155,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 104,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 103,315 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 HYV is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

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

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