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SA12 ZNJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,665 mi
Last recorded128,665 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 ZNJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 128,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under side corrosion front to rear

Pass 25 Jul 2025 125,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2024 124,724 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 122,666 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2023 122,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 121,884 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 121,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 113,464 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,735 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 104,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,412 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,708 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,407 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,786 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 28,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs and pads worn

handbrake travel

inbalance in rear brakes

tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Dec 2012 2,727 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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SA12 ZNJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA12 ZNJ, 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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SA12 ZNJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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