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M16 WYL

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

228,035 mi
Last recorded228,035 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 WYL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 228,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 209,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (load sensing valve end) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to rear axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 209,677 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (load sensing valve end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve to rear axle flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 188,539 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 188,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 165,040 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 144,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 126,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 126,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 102,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,466 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 66,932 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 66,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WYL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WYL, 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 WYL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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