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VE12 EBF

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,182 mi
Last recorded60,182 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 EBF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 60,182 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 60,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 55,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 53,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,360 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 51,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,865 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,356 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 41,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,398 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 36,398 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 31,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,351 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 23,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,364 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 EBF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE12 EBF, 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 EBF registered?

VE12 EBF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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