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VK12 YRO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,533 mi
Last recorded54,533 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 YRO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 54,533 miles

Central Under-neath vehicle is heavily under-sealed covering all working parts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2025 54,520 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Under-neath vehicle is heavily under-sealed covering all working parts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 51,435 miles

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 multiple pipes @ load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 43,597 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 43,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 36,132 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 31,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silincer slightly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 27,114 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,201 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 6,379 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,617 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,503 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 30,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,750 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 YRO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black 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 VK12 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

VK12 YRO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VK12 YRO 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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