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SY12 YJO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 YJO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 131,400 miles

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

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

general chasis corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2024 108,082 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 92,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps X2 (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,310 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 85,310 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering front pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,963 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 77,963 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,313 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 70,311 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,673 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 YJO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY12 YJO, 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 SY12 YJO registered?

SY12 YJO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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