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WK12 FAU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,538 mi
Last recorded166,538 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 166,538 miles

Rear tub body mounts all corroded

Rear Chassis corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 166,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Chassis corroded

Rear tub body mounts all corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 155,993 miles

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

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

chassis surface corroded

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 146,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis rear corroded in prescribed areas

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 145,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of chassis have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release just serviceable

Pass 15 Mar 2023 136,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel becoming excessive

towbar corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 135,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel becoming excessive

towbar corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 121,783 miles

Nearside Front battery removed/positive would benefit for isolating /auxiliary has no fuse protection

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slightly binding (1.2.1 (c))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 109,149 miles

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 108,972 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 97,712 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 88,428 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 88,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,725 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 76,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 265/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,754 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,602 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,327 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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WK12 FAU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK12 FAU, 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 WK12 FAU registered?

WK12 FAU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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