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ST12 NLZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,677 mi
Last recorded70,677 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 NLZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,401 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 70,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,456 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 67,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,659 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure UNDERTRAY SLIGHT DAMAGED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE'S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT LOAD SENSOR VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT LOAD SENSOR VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2017 43,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT LOAD SENSOR VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT LOAD SENSOR VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,209 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,513 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 26,513 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 NLZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NLZ, 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 ST12 NLZ registered?

ST12 NLZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is ST12 NLZ safe to buy?

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