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SV12 YEL

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,935 mi
Last recorded153,935 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 153,935 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis assembly corroded at fuel tank mounting, unable to access with corrosion assessment tool due to covers fitted/obstruction's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis assembly front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 153,935 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Leak from turbo area continuously dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Tail lamp lens broken/sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis assembly corroded at fuel tank mounting, unable to access with corrosion assessment tool due to covers fitted/obstruction's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis assembly front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 138,750 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 138,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 138,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTER / MIDDLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTER / MIDDLE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn PROP REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,519 miles

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

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

Front foglamp insecure. both

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 125,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all original steel pipes becoming corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,519 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working also insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2022 112,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working also insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 65,533 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole a back box section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2020 65,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at join between prop shaft and differential a rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 54,534 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,286 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 19,106 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 19,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL PIPES AT BRAKE LOAD VALVE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Apr 2015 16,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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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SV12 YEL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV12 YEL, 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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SV12 YEL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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