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SY12 VHM

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

322,841 mi
Last recorded322,841 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 VHM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 322,841 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body panels corroded and holed

chassis legs corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

play in front diff

Fail 19 Oct 2024 322,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis legs corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

play in front diff

Pass 16 Sep 2023 308,459 miles

front cross member corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 308,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front cross member corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 289,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 267,135 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 239,783 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 210,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 185,183 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 185,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 154,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,380 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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SY12 VHM is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SY12 VHM, 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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SY12 VHM is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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