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VU12 HTX

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,976 mi
Last recorded35,976 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 HTX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 35,976 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 35,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 35,229 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 34,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 33,797 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 32,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 30,380 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 28,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 25,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 23,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 17,184 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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VU12 HTX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU12 HTX, 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

How do I check the history of VU12 HTX?

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What year was VU12 HTX registered?

VU12 HTX is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is VU12 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 HTX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU12 HTX have outstanding finance?

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