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Y55 DGL

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,662 mi
Last recorded159,662 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 DGL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 159,662 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 149,929 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced tub mount slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced tub mount slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 141,649 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))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 134,831 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 126,567 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 126,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 117,621 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 110,024 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 99,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 740,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,922 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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Y55 DGL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y55 DGL, 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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Y55 DGL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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