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PJ12 HYN

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,346 mi
Last recorded129,346 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 HYN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 129,346 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tail butt - heavily corroded

Unable to fully inspect Chassis behind fuel tank and spare wheel

Fail 14 Apr 2026 129,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Union Front to Rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Union brake load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union Front to Rear lower (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Bracket broke away from brake load valve (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear tail butt - heavily corroded

Unable to fully inspect Chassis behind fuel tank and spare wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2025 122,377 miles

Rear Chassis corroded

Rear Pickup body in poor condition

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 122,374 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Chassis corroded

Rear Pickup body in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2024 114,492 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 114,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 109,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 100,496 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most cross member /support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs / spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 100,464 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most cross member /support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs / spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 93,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front short (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 92,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front short (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 84,205 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 73,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + offside front short (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside parking brake little reserve travel.

Pass 21 May 2018 63,871 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,393 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,038 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 32,038 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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PJ12 HYN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ12 HYN, 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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PJ12 HYN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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