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VE12 EAO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,991 mi
Last recorded136,991 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 EAO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 136,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear load space floor has areas of corrosion.

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,589 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear load space floor underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Fail 18 Dec 2024 132,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear load space floor underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 21 Dec 2023 129,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Dec 2023 129,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Section of exhaust system missing. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,975 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,287 miles

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

Silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 113,794 miles

Brake pipes coated

Pass 9 Dec 2019 106,846 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 100,732 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,567 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,058 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,968 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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VE12 EAO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 VE12 EAO, 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 VE12 EAO registered?

VE12 EAO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is VE12 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 EAO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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