2012 Toyota Hilux · 14,094 MOT tests
2012 Toyota Hilux reliability
2012 Toyota Hiluxs fail 36.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 Hilux years (14,094 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- 36.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 102,147
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,094
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.3% of tests fail here (108% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Hilux
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Brakes15.7%
- Suspension13.9%
- Body, chassis and structure7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Tyres3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.4%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.8%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.51%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 2.14%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.88%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (6.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.21%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.16%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hilux year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Toyota Hilux reliable?
2012 Toyota Hiluxs fail 36.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 Hilux years (14,094 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Hilux MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.34% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.4% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Toyota Hilux have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Toyota Hilux shows 102,147 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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