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VN12 HNK

2012 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,829 mi
Last recorded33,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 HNK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 33,829 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 33,318 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 33,318 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 33,313 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake was slow to react and only just met requirements

Fail 24 Jun 2025 33,299 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake was slow to react and only just met requirements

Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 31,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 31,047 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,891 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 30,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade insecure in arm. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 29,862 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 29,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 27,685 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 27,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,214 miles

door open symbol flashing on dash.

key fob not working.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 25,725 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 25,725 miles

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

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

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

heat shield over exhaust loose.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,059 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 18,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,413 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 12,413 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VN12 HNK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VN12 HNK, 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 VN12 HNK registered?

VN12 HNK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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