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MV12 MVU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,125 mi
Last recorded158,125 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 MVU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 158,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 158,124 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up uj (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 149,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 130,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked around outlet pipe on rear face of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 115,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted to standard headlight (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted to standard headlight (4.1.4 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked around outlet pipe on rear face of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,894 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 99,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also is on legal limit in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached bracket for lower ball joint - one bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 88,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,576 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,200 miles

Front brake pads 3-4mm approx.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 59,200 miles

Front brake pads 3-4mm approx.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,794 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,731 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,745 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 33,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MV12 MVU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV12 MVU, 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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MV12 MVU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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