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SW12 XTC

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

222,216 mi
Last recorded222,216 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 222,216 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside subframs arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 217,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 211,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 202,425 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 193,515 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 186,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 173,558 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 153,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 140,310 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Braking system leaking leaking near brake compensator (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,368 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 124,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,902 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 XTC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

SW12 XTC is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is SW12 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 XTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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