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NIW 26

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,174 mi
Last recorded114,174 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 26
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 114,174 miles

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 114,174 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 109,435 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 109,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 99,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,206 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,264 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 55,146 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,773 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 42,773 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing single nut missing on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,975 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,533 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 18,342 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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NIW 26 is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NIW 26, 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 NIW 26 registered?

NIW 26 is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is NIW 26 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIW 26 shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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