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SO12 GRZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,400 mi
Last recorded164,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 GRZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 164,400 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 164,212 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 163,744 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 152,137 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 151,979 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 138,751 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 123,484 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 91,174 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,317 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 69,691 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,108 miles

Nearside Front brake sticking on

Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 49,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SO12 GRZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO12 GRZ, 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 SO12 GRZ registered?

SO12 GRZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is SO12 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 GRZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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