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VA12 FNT

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

183,669 mi
Last recorded183,669 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 FNT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 183,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 177,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 172,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 166,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 154,251 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 142,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 129,854 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,669 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,720 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,041 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,067 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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VA12 FNT is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VA12 FNT, 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 VA12 FNT registered?

VA12 FNT is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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The MOT history for VA12 FNT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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