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SB12 TWU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 TWU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 148,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 148,692 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 138,681 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 130,921 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 130,920 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,052 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 124,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,832 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,357 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 77,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,355 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 42,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SB12 TWU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,494cc 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 SB12 TWU, 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 SB12 TWU registered?

SB12 TWU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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