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VA12 TKY

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,885 mi
Last recorded145,885 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 145,885 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2025 134,246 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,392 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 111,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,897 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,687 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 92,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,330 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 83,167 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 76,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 76,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 70,485 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 70,485 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,339 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 58,339 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,241 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 TKY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA12 TKY, 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 TKY registered?

VA12 TKY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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