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NIA 52

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,241 mi
Last recorded134,241 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIA 52
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 134,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 125,963 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 125,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded on valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded on valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded on valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 112,624 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,568 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,199 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,169 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 71,169 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 39,723 miles

advise on spare wheel missing spare carrier secure

Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,568 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 29,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 29,431 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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NIA 52 is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NIA 52, 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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NIA 52 is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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