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N40 NDS

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,316 mi
Last recorded35,316 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 NDS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 35,316 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 35,316 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear in centre of vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 34,222 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 34,222 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 32,407 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 32,406 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 30,325 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

trailer socket flap missing

Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear bumper slightly damaged

rear exhaust corroded

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 25,596 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 23,307 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 23,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 20,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 20,551 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 17,770 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 17,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 14,791 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 14,791 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2016 12,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 9,158 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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N40 NDS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N40 NDS, 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 N40 NDS registered?

N40 NDS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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