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SJ12 VLM

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,969 mi
Last recorded123,969 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 VLM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 123,969 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 123,955 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower Steering column attachment defective uj (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,222 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,815 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear/both rear to flexis/both rear at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65/17 BADLY worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65/17 BADLY worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 71,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/65/17 centre tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65/17 BADLY worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/65/17 BADLY worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,999 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 52,997 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 38,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 25,298 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 25,298 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 6,756 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 6,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,629 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 126,629 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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SJ12 VLM is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc 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 SJ12 VLM, 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 SJ12 VLM registered?

SJ12 VLM is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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