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YH12 VKA

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,107 mi
Last recorded141,107 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VKA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 141,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 137,239 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 133,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 130,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 125,455 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,328 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,340 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2020 114,244 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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,235 miles

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,106 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,215 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,121 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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YH12 VKA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YH12 VKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 VKA registered?

YH12 VKA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YH12 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 VKA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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