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SM12 CBU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,919 mi
Last recorded155,919 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CBU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 155,919 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases d/p/f / cat has slight corrosion & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 155,917 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases d/p/f / cat has slight corrosion & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened wheel cylinder deteriated at threads for brake pipe (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake has low performance

Pass 30 Jan 2025 145,353 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 145,353 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 134,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,469 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 96,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,847 miles

brake pipes at load valve corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,752 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 56,263 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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SM12 CBU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM12 CBU, 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 SM12 CBU registered?

SM12 CBU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is SM12 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 CBU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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