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DV62 GKN

2012 Toyota Hilux

Brown Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

221,109 mi
Last recorded221,109 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 GKN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 221,109 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 216,557 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

Pass 24 Jul 2024 202,789 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Service brake / parking brake has low effort recorded at wheel

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2024 202,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Service brake / parking brake has low effort recorded at wheel

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 20 Jul 2023 185,239 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2023 185,239 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2022 181,861 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

many body pannels damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2022 181,860 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached and offside (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

many body pannels damaged

Pass 18 May 2021 161,713 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 142,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 142,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 110,829 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 110,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,778 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,830 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2015 39,827 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

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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DV62 GKN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Brown with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV62 GKN, 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.

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DV62 GKN is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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