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SW52 EED

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,151 mi
Last recorded104,151 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 EED
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 104,151 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 98,382 miles

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

general corrosion of suspension components

Fail 31 Oct 2024 98,382 miles

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

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

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 8 Mar 2023 91,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 91,258 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,769 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both lamps (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 85,765 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount, also fractured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure both lamps (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 76,894 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 76,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,629 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 74,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,726 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 65,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between caliper and flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded between caliper and flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,280 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 57,279 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Brake pipe leaking from front to rear brake pipe at load valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe between load valve and rear flexible corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe corroded at end connecting to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at compinsater (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,961 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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SW52 EED is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW52 EED, 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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SW52 EED is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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