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SW12 NXX

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,559 mi
Last recorded70,559 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 NXX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,445 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced spring shaclke (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

a lot of corrosion of front and rear suspension

corrosion of underneath of car

heavy corrosion of chassis legs

nearside and offside front shockabsorbers corroded

nearside and offside rear leak springs has a lot of corrosion

sump pan porus and leaking not heavy enough for fail

Pass 4 Oct 2024 68,051 miles

sump pan corroded and leaking

surface corrosion of underneath and on front and rear suspension

Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 65,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 62,351 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 62,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,305 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 53,305 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,344 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 52,340 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r brake has slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,407 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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SW12 NXX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW12 NXX, 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 SW12 NXX registered?

SW12 NXX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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