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VK12 YFU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,305 mi
Last recorded91,305 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 YFU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/16C (110/108T) toyo A/T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low/bald on inside edge 205/16C (110/108T) toyo A/T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,746 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,728 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 43,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,505 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,780 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,682 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 26,638 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,638 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 YFU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YFU, 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 VK12 YFU registered?

VK12 YFU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 YFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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