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M16 ALG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,194 mi
Last recorded197,194 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 ALG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 197,194 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 167,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges 235/70 R16 BFG all ter (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

service due

very slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 6 Sep 2024 167,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges 235/70 R16 BFG all ter (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

service due

very slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2023 148,555 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 148,555 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70 R16 BF Goodrich A/T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

service light on

Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,022 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 131,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 114,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,739 miles

advise rear brakes clan and adjust correctly

Fail 25 Aug 2020 99,739 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise rear brakes clan and adjust correctly

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,612 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 86,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,893 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close 3 mm 235/70 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 69,893 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres close 3 mm 235/70 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,567 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,256 miles

Nearside Rear Removed Nylon Rope From Suspension

Offside Front Removed Nylon Rope From Driveshaft

Fail 21 Sep 2016 37,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Removed Nylon Rope From Suspension

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Removed Nylon Rope From Driveshaft

Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,876 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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M16 ALG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M16 ALG, 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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M16 ALG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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