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SM12 YYB

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,878 mi
Last recorded58,878 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,878 miles

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 10 Nov 2025 57,967 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 57,917 miles

Fuel tank insecure Mounting corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 54,592 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily worn on inner edges and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 5 Aug 2024 54,590 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both heavily worn on inner edges and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2023 50,174 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Tub Cross Member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Leaf spring front anchor mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 50,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load Valve to Flexi N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear at Rear Load Valve N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear at Rear Load Valve O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load Valve to Flexi O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf Spring Front Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Tub Cross Member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 43,381 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 38,710 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 38,710 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,480 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,988 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 30,986 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,844 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 22,379 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 22,379 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 18,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 15,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 YYB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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