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YE52 COW

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,835 mi
Last recorded146,835 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 COW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 146,835 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 139,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025 139,596 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 134,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,096 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 114,037 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 114,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 110,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 100,757 miles

Rear seat belts not able to be checked

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,770 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,877 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,343 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,416 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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YE52 COW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YE52 COW, 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 YE52 COW registered?

YE52 COW is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is YE52 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 COW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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