Toyota Hilux (2012)
2012 Toyota Hilux
CarHunch analysed 6,623 real MOT records for the 2012 Toyota Hilux. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Toyota Hilux sits just below the UK average with a 78.9% first-time pass rate, and nearly a third of these vehicles (30.3%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a notable concern for buyers. Diesel models, which make up the vast majority of this cohort, achieve a near-identical 78.8% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 77,355 miles median, these Hilux trucks have run hard for their age, yet they still accumulate an average of 2.53 failures and 12.9 advisories per test, suggesting wear is catching up faster than typical. Focus your pre-purchase inspection on brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems, as these are the usual culprits on high-mileage work vehicles—and absolutely have any candidate independently checked by a mechanic familiar with pickup trucks before committing.
What to check before buying a 2012 Toyota Hilux
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 6,615 | 78.9% | 2.54 |
| Petrol (0%) | 8 | 86.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Toyota Hilux vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Toyota Hilux vehicles fall between 57,075 and 99,852 miles.
2012 Toyota Hilux — Still on the Road
3,492 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Toyota Hilux
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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26.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.2%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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20.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.8%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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19.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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