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VE55 LUX

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,904 mi
Last recorded104,904 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 LUX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 104,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both leaf springs corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 104,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,535 miles

Chassis legs corroded

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,375 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 61,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,349 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 45,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,049 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 41,048 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,832 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 35,738 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,456 miles

Front wipers smearing

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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VE55 LUX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE55 LUX, 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 VE55 LUX registered?

VE55 LUX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is VE55 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 LUX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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