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Y999 ASK

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,701 mi
Last recorded176,701 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 ASK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 176,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 167,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 160,707 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 155,618 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 155,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,404 miles

Nearside Front for light insecure

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 136,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,351 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 94,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,663 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 33,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 31,100 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,393 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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Y999 ASK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y999 ASK, 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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Y999 ASK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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