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MT12 ZZY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,792 mi
Last recorded158,792 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 ZZY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 158,792 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 158,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 152,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 152,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,867 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring hanger bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring hanger bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 130,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 130,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 119,215 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,658 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 105,658 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,885 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 94,885 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,961 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,485 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,062 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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MT12 ZZY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZZY, 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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MT12 ZZY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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