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PJ12 UHC

2012 Toyota Hilux

Gold Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,988 mi
Last recorded53,988 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 UHC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 53,988 miles

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

both inner sills slightly corroded

towbar slightly corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2026 53,980 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake locking device ineffective securing pin missing (1.1.21 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

both door steps corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,025 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Heavily greased, checked underneath a few pipes and looks clean (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs from centre back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front Spring mountings corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 47,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,029 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,653 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 38,572 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 34,315 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 34,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,924 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 29,919 miles

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

Offside Rear low effort on park brake

Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,956 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 21,316 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,079 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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PJ12 UHC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Gold with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ12 UHC registered?

PJ12 UHC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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