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MK12 YTJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,552 mi
Last recorded36,552 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 YTJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 36,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear comp (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear out riggers corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 35,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight leak o/s rack boot

Pass 30 Jul 2024 35,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to rear comp (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 35,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes to rear comp (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 34,632 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 34,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 33,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 32,157 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 24,088 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,799 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 16,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 11,447 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 11,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YTJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc 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 MK12 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

MK12 YTJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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