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MV12 VLK

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,871 mi
Last recorded99,871 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 VLK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 99,871 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 99,866 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,783 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 88,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,272 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 19 Oct 2023 76,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,518 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 64,512 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system At rear flexy (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,951 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,640 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 48,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system X2 from compensator. Very Dangerous Do not drive (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,550 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 37,486 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,711 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 29,711 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,252 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VLK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

MV12 VLK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is MV12 VLK safe to buy?

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