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SG12 HTY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,630 mi
Last recorded113,630 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 HTY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 113,630 miles

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

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember/ fuel tank mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 103,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe by load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2025 103,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe by load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,103 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 91,103 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,863 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,232 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 80,221 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 76,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,242 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,241 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 64,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,588 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,823 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,611 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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SG12 HTY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,495cc 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 SG12 HTY, 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 SG12 HTY registered?

SG12 HTY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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