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VK12 PYU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,382 mi
Last recorded109,382 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 PYU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 109,382 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 104,666 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 92,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,934 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,739 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,529 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 70,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,785 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front slight wear on inner tyre edge

Offside Front slight wear on inner tyre edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,474 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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VK12 PYU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VK12 PYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK12 PYU registered?

VK12 PYU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 PYU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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