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ST12 NLY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,946 mi
Last recorded121,946 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 NLY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 121,946 miles

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 30 Jun 2026 121,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to excess exhaust as rear section missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Jun 2025 117,170 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,104 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 107,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,839 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 96,838 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,889 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 78,889 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR PIPES COMING FROM COMPANSATOR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,760 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 77,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,622 miles

signs of dampness around fuel tank but no visible leak

Fail 16 Sep 2019 67,621 miles

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

signs of dampness around fuel tank but no visible leak

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,516 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 52,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,567 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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ST12 NLY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey 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 ST12 NLY, 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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ST12 NLY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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