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SW12 NXZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,805 mi
Last recorded101,805 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 NXZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 101,805 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,888 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,667 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,871 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all front suspension arms corroded

chassis corroded

relay beside servo missing cover

Fail 29 Aug 2022 81,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

all front suspension arms corroded

chassis corroded

offside handbrake effort poor

relay beside servo missing cover

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 74,713 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected no power steering (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,103 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 69,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2019 65,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split next to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,484 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight brake vibration both front and offside rear

Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight brake vibration both front and offside rear

Pass 28 Aug 2017 45,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 33,988 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2015 27,325 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 NXZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NXZ, 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 NXZ registered?

SW12 NXZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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