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NU12 USO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,240 mi
Last recorded134,240 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 USO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 134,240 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 134,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 121,700 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 121,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 110,511 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,432 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 100,432 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested leaking pipes at rear load valve (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested not tested due to brake failure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ns load valve pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nsr pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded os load valve pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ns front to rear leaking at load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system os front to rear leaking at load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,994 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 90,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,970 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 71,970 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 64,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,624 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,578 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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NU12 USO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NU12 USO, 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 NU12 USO registered?

NU12 USO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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