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RF12 MTK

2012 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,970 mi
Last recorded144,970 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 MTK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 144,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

butt floor holed

Pass 15 Apr 2025 139,028 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside performance on service and parking brake slightly lower than nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

butt floor holed

Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,902 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

butt floor corroded holed

Pass 24 Mar 2023 126,247 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 126,238 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted trim clips broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2022 117,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,046 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components on the vehicle

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

horn doesnt work everytime. ok at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,750 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,510 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 74,501 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,538 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 69,537 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel slack in cable at adjuster joint (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear side lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,866 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,891 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 43,890 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

odd light units fitted to rear

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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RF12 MTK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF12 MTK, 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 RF12 MTK registered?

RF12 MTK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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