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SH12 CUW

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,515 mi
Last recorded99,515 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 CUW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 99,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,304 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 80,712 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,923 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 76,908 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 76,882 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mounting bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipes to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play in off side front wheel

Fail 29 Apr 2023 76,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 71,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,186 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,682 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 64,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,750 miles

Both front head lamp lens turning opaque.

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

Nearside front & rear bump suspension bump stops missing.

Fail 31 Oct 2019 53,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lamps scratched & turning opaque.

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged & small slice in panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,102 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,124 miles

surface corrosion on vehicle under body, steering and suspension

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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SH12 CUW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH12 CUW, 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 SH12 CUW registered?

SH12 CUW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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