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ST12 NMU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,313 mi
Last recorded82,313 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 NMU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 82,313 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected in tailgate, burst and insecure (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure support strap burst (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, covered in heavy under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis, both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 77,578 miles

Front both fog lamps insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, covered in thick under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear both bump stops missing

Fail 6 Aug 2024 77,574 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both bump stops missing

Front both fog lamps insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, covered in thick under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,009 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 71,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

steering fluid level low

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,950 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))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 62,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 from valve block to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 53,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 43,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,688 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 42,688 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 37,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr light lens cracked

os repetor lens holed

Fail 10 Jul 2017 37,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes at load valve corroding

nsr light lens cracked

os repetor lens holed

Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,055 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 31,048 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 24,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,290 miles

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

nsf tyre has cut on side wall

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 NMU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

ST12 NMU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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