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SM12 WPV

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,019 mi
Last recorded168,019 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 WPV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 168,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various Prescribed Areas Corroded/Undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Suspension Components/Chassis Undersealed

Fail 2 May 2026 168,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various Prescribed Areas Corroded/Undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Suspension Components/Chassis Undersealed

Pass 10 Feb 2025 150,251 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 150,251 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 139,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 265/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 109,460 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 109,460 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 104,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,587 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,784 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,247 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 65,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,582 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 WPV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

SM12 WPV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SM12 WPV safe to buy?

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