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RV12 PMU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,463 mi
Last recorded234,463 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 PMU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 234,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 221,164 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 221,158 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear leaf springs incorrect size rear axle rubbing spare wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2024 207,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken, water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 207,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken, water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 187,298 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 187,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 172,395 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from mirror ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Several body panels damaged, scratched and dented

Underbody covered in mud

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips, zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 172,395 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn defective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener from mirror ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Several body panels damaged, scratched and dented

Underbody covered in mud

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips, zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 160,658 miles

Drivers seat worn.

N/s/r corner of body damaged.

Fail 22 Mar 2021 160,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall 265/65R17 112H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat worn.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

N/s/r corner of body damaged.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 149,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear springs deteriorated

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s rear lamp defective

Fail 26 Mar 2020 149,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

both rear springs deteriorated

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s rear lamp defective

Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,579 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2019 132,579 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 114,555 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 114,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,011 miles

Rear leaf spring shackle bushes perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,695 miles

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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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RV12 PMU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV12 PMU, 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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RV12 PMU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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