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NJ12 KNS

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,476 mi
Last recorded121,476 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 KNS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 121,476 miles

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

light corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2026 121,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

light corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 108,262 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slightly corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 103,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Towbar component slightly damaged to wiring lights are not effected all work (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,910 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,983 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,902 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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NJ12 KNS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NJ12 KNS, 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 NJ12 KNS registered?

NJ12 KNS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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