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VA12 MSU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,278 mi
Last recorded103,278 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 MSU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,278 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,809 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 82,722 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel

Fail 18 Nov 2021 60,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 30,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 12,084 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 11,544 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 10,526 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 9,801 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 MSU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

VA12 MSU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is VA12 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 MSU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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