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MV12 ZPE

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,453 mi
Last recorded163,453 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 ZPE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 163,453 miles

Chassis corroding.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroding. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 163,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear light unit temp repaired/tape

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both upper covers corroded/broken (5.3.2 (b))

Rear park brake coming up high

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis corroded/flaking in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 152,187 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And some suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 134,064 miles

Central chassis corroded/flaking in parts

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 134,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake very poor performance (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cut to cords on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central chassis corroded/flaking in parts

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock upper casings corroded/flaking an breaking up (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 117,409 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,150 miles

Exhaust condition

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 96,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust condition

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,974 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,974 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing n/s and o/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,315 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 82,315 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 82,305 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 73,279 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 61,489 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 61,490 miles

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Rear lamps are tinted and rear fog lamp does not have enough light output due to this (1.3.2d)

Pass 16 May 2016 51,464 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 41,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZPE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,982cc 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 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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