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WJ12 HVV

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,215 mi
Last recorded212,215 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HVV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 212,215 miles

Both front tyres are slightly mis-shaped.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 211,945 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front tyres are slightly mis-shaped.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 202,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 199,172 miles

Intermediate cross member is corroded.

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has very heavy corrosion upon it. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear cross member is corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 195,072 miles

Exhaust mounting defective intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear crossmember has heavy surface corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear has heavy surface corrosion in some areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

intermediate crossmember has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2022 182,311 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 182,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 164,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2021 164,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2020 150,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 130,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 112,159 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,745 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,389 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,393 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 53,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WJ12 HVV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ12 HVV, 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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WJ12 HVV is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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