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MT12 TVC

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,950 mi
Last recorded160,950 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 TVC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 160,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 160,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 152,783 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 152,783 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 144,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 136,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 130,278 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 122,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 109,387 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,375 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 82,375 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear number plates (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 71,548 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 71,548 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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MT12 TVC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc 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 MT12 TVC, 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 MT12 TVC registered?

MT12 TVC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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