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UK51 DEM

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,128 mi
Last recorded128,128 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK51 DEM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 128,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,109 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket corroded/snapped

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 13 Aug 2024 121,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers don't park automatically

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr above leaf springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 121,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting within 30cm of shock absorber, hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers don't park automatically

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr above leaf springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,955 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

wiper blades park intermittently

Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,011 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test stuff on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers not parking properly intermittently

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Fail 14 Jul 2022 110,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test stuff on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers not parking properly intermittently

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 19 Jul 2021 101,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,130 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 78,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 49,341 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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UK51 DEM is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UK51 DEM, 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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UK51 DEM is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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