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MV12 VKE

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 113,791 miles

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

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

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

Rear shocker covers corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2025 113,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear shocker covers corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2024 110,415 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 110,415 miles

Exhaust system insecure replace rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 109,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure Both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 108,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,736 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 92,097 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 80,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,425 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,999 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advanced travel at handbrake lever

engine oil low

spare wheel not fully secured

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,335 miles

emissions too clean to register

rear no plate damaged

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 VKE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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