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SB12 TYU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,008 mi
Last recorded99,008 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 TYU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 99,008 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive including rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under seal heavily applied

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 93,084 miles

Offside Front Outer cab sill holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crossmembers by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 93,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cab sill holed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crossmembers by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 88,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 88,858 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 82,054 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 80,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 80,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,872 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,593 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 66,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,428 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,428 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 54,584 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 45,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,074 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 30,448 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 30,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 TYU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYU, 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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SB12 TYU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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