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SH12 CWU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,008 mi
Last recorded129,008 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 CWU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 129,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front cross-member corroded

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 128,990 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 128,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Slight corrosion to inner sill

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

general underbody corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

slight handbrake lever travel

Pass 6 Jan 2025 125,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight handbrake lever travel

Slight underbody corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,766 miles

o/s front wiper blade deteriorating

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

o/s n/s front bumper mountings underside corroded

o/s n/s front inner disc corroded , and worn

o/s number plate light inop

slight movement in o/s top ball joint

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 115,536 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced load floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 115,535 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced load floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 101,685 miles

front and rear sills corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,878 miles

front lower sump guard corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,856 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front lower sump guard corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,554 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake valve insecure corroded (1.1.7 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,217 miles

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

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,475 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,740 miles

slight lift in nearside front driveshaft inner joint

Pass 28 May 2015 44,554 miles

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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 CWU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CWU, 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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SH12 CWU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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