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AO12 TWU

2012 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,700 mi
Last recorded113,700 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TWU
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 113,700 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 113,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LOAD VALVE 3X BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 95,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all N/S/R metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 79,786 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 79,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 65,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

small chip on windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2021 57,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

small chip on windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2020 51,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 43,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap damaged but tank secure

Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,885 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 25,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,459 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Ace?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 66
position lamp(s) not working 55
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AO12 TWU is a 2012 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 TWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AO12 TWU is a 2012 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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