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MV12 NJE

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,622 mi
Last recorded71,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 NJE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 71,622 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2025 67,439 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both front shockers corroded

corrosion on under body

slight leak from drivers front power steering rack

steering rack has slight play in bushies

Fail 12 Mar 2025 66,940 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both front shockers corroded

slight leak from drivers front power steering rack

steering rack has slight play in bushies

Pass 18 Jun 2024 66,882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 62,233 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 65,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to n/s flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to o/s flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2021 62,543 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 62,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 51,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 46,891 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 46,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 41,571 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 36,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,188 miles

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

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 NJE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red 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 MV12 NJE, 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 MV12 NJE registered?

MV12 NJE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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