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SM12 LOF

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,989 mi
Last recorded109,989 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 LOF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,989 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody/suspension components corroded all chalked

Fail 23 Nov 2023 109,983 miles

Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills all chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting all chalked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both leaf springs corroded

Rear underbody/suspension components corroded all chalked

Pass 25 Oct 2022 107,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis becoming corroded

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.16 (d) (i))

N/S load bed body mount corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 107,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis becoming corroded

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.16 (d) (i))

N/S load bed body mount corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,169 miles

Both N/S and O/S inner sill,s becoming corroded

Chassis becoming corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,128 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 99,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at compensatorx1 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 93,923 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/r along axel corroded at both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe at compensatorx1 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,972 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 86,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,590 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some light corrosion on most front and rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,131 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 LOF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LOF, 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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SM12 LOF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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