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SM12 PUF

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,089 mi
Last recorded130,089 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 PUF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 130,089 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ***Both*** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Fail 25 Nov 2025 130,085 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective ***Both*** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 26 Nov 2024 117,734 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 117,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

O/S handbrake performance inadequate

Pass 1 Dec 2023 105,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 105,560 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foglamp insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 91,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

flat spots on nearside front tyre tread

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 91,897 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

flat spots on nearside front tyre tread

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2022 78,016 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,721 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule twin pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule twin pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r. ()

Fail 8 Jan 2020 47,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule twin pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule twin pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge.

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r. ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted upper retaining pin/locking device missing. (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 28,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2017 22,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 18,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,833 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 PUF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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