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NL12 YRO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,549 mi
Last recorded194,549 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YRO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 194,549 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 194,759 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake condition off side front (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fuel pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 188,225 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 181,790 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 181,790 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread ware uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 175,153 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 165,297 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 165,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 157,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm top ball joint cover

Pass 12 Jun 2019 141,433 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 131,788 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear to load sensor valve, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wing liner loose.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 131,788 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear to load sensor valve, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wing liner loose.

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,436 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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NL12 YRO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NL12 YRO, 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 NL12 YRO registered?

NL12 YRO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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