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WG12 BNL

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,203 mi
Last recorded116,203 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 BNL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 116,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dirt cover corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,233 miles

Front Near side and off side step brackets corroded

Offside Headlamp was her jet missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroud corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 106,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded One of two failed. Second one is slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Web section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front most, corroded above spring eye. Near side is slightly corroded in same area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Near side and off side step brackets corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Also near side but much less so. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp was her jet missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroud corroded

Parking brake only just met requirements 18%

Power steering fluid level low

Pass 13 Dec 2023 95,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp washer jet missing

Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 75,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,579 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 58,431 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,265 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,563 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 31,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,752 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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WG12 BNL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG12 BNL, 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 WG12 BNL registered?

WG12 BNL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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