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SM12 YYJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,317 mi
Last recorded132,317 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,317 miles

brake pipes undersealed

underside undersealed

Pass 3 May 2024 127,015 miles

exhaust system has been repaired

exhaust system is corroded

under tray fitted

engine cover fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner wings are corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 127,014 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner wings are corroded

chassis corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust system has been repaired

exhaust system is corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 123,383 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 123,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 119,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,924 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo pipe corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,945 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 97,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 75,554 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 75,504 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,374 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 YYJ 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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

SM12 YYJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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