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MV12 VKG

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,177 mi
Last recorded132,177 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 VKG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 132,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum backing stained

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 132,177 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm LT265/65R17 120/117s bf goodrich all-terrain (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake drum backing stained

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 122,589 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 122,586 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,729 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear propshaft, centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 94,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outers approx. 3mm thick - inners approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary drive belt slightly stress cracked

centre to rear exhaust flange join corroded

rear propshaft centre support bearing worn

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,469 miles

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

grease on and around n/s/f outer CV gaiter - no signs of a hole

towbar electrical socket damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2019 72,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated axle oil leaking into drum (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

grease on and around n/s/f outer CV gaiter - no signs of a hole

towbar electrical socket damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter has pin hole/small split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 5-7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated socket damaged (4.10 (b) (i))

n/s/r wheel rim steel, all others alloy - tyre size the same

Fail 24 Sep 2018 64,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter has pin hole/small split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 5-7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated socket damaged (4.10 (b) (i))

n/s/r wheel rim steel, all others alloy - tyre size the same

Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,861 miles

Front brake pads 3-4mm approx.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly stress cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2017 52,861 miles

Front brake pads 3-4mm approx.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber lower bushes slightly stress cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,698 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 41,698 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brakelights come on (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelights come on (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,664 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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MV12 VKG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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