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MK12 YSX

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,719 mi
Last recorded147,719 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 YSX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 147,719 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 147,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 137,674 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 137,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,428 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,540 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroded,small holes/splits. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near leaf spring mounts,rear crossmember,towbar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing cracking and perishing on shoulders/sidewalls.265/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 115,540 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroded,small holes/splits. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near leaf spring mounts,rear crossmember,towbar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres showing cracking and perishing on shoulders/sidewalls.265/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,873 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 93,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,893 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,873 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 69,913 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 69,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,781 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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MK12 YSX 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 MK12 YSX, 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 MK12 YSX registered?

MK12 YSX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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