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SM12 CBY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,683 mi
Last recorded178,683 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CBY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 178,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 172,510 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 172,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 164,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 157,964 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 142,456 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 142,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,734 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 128,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 115,553 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 101,781 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,029 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 86,029 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,543 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 72,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,731 miles

Offside Rear 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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SM12 CBY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM12 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

SM12 CBY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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