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LW12 COB

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,348 mi
Last recorded117,348 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW12 COB
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 117,348 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 98,535 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 98,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,196 miles

rear main chassis rails showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,911 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,904 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 61,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 59,539 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre close legal limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres side wall perished and cracking . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 46,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General Underbody Component Corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 34,963 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 34,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2016 24,320 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Wiring to tow-bar electrics could be better secured.

Fail 16 May 2016 24,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

Wiring to tow-bar electrics could be better secured.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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LW12 COB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,495cc 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 LW12 COB, 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 LW12 COB registered?

LW12 COB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is LW12 COB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW12 COB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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