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SJ12 XPU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,051 mi
Last recorded125,051 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 XPU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 125,051 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill , not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear park brake lower efficiency lower than nearside

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 8 May 2024 125,051 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements only works when steering wheel is turned off centre (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensing valve to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill , not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear park brake lower efficiency lower than nearside

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 21 Apr 2023 118,983 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed at points

Fail 21 Feb 2023 118,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component missing ball joint locking nut, split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front spot lights come on with main beam,offside front upper fog light not working

prop shaft centre bearing has slight wear

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,237 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine slight wetting oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber upper casing corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front spot light at grill fluctuating and spot light in grill loose and not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at compensator and along rear axle corroded in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,231 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy and excess play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine slight wetting oil

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber upper casing corroded/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front spot light at grill fluctuating and spot light in grill loose and not working

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at compensator and along rear axle corroded in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,456 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, at brake calipers slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing metal top cover corroded, holed/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 89,454 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, at brake calipers slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing metal top cover corroded, holed/flaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,411 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 61,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 61,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,681 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,679 miles

Slight brake bind n/s/f

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,203 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,496 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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SJ12 XPU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XPU, 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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SJ12 XPU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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