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M500 DCL

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,856 mi
Last recorded150,856 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DCL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 150,856 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2025 137,832 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2024 131,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion all over

Fail 20 Aug 2024 131,426 miles

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

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

slight corrosion all over

Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,826 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 119,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 107,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,234 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,234 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,691 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,231 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,942 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,357 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,032 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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M500 DCL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M500 DCL, 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 M500 DCL registered?

M500 DCL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is M500 DCL safe to buy?

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