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MV12 ZLN

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,341 mi
Last recorded94,341 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 ZLN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,341 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,199 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 91,198 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 88,885 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 88,884 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft, rear U.J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 85,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 82,815 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear & nearside front tyre treads various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 82,774 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear & nearside front tyre treads various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,764 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both nearside tyres poor condition / damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone damage (3.2 (a) (i))

steering (column) has slight play in a UJ

Fail 16 Jun 2021 79,762 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged both nearside tyres poor condition / damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone damage (3.2 (a) (i))

steering (column) has slight play in a UJ

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,625 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,865 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 68,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,856 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 58,289 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing in centre

Fail 7 Jun 2017 47,626 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing in centre

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,123 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 37,123 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,356 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 ZLN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

MV12 ZLN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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