2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

3,845 MOT tests in 2024. 61.4% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time61.4%
Failed or needed repairs38.6%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,845 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    134 marked dangerous
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes29.3%
  2. Lights & electrics28.3%
  3. Suspension20.7%
  4. Body & chassis13.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Tyres3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 61.4% of 2012 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,845 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).