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FV62 EWS

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,359 mi
Last recorded189,359 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 EWS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 189,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

body work poor condition no sharp edges

rear tub has corrosion but not structural

vehicle chassis has lots of corrosion but not weak

Fail 23 Sep 2025 189,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not weak

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not weak

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

body work poor condition in poor condition with rust no sharp edges

vehicle chassis has lots of corrosion but not weak

Pass 5 Sep 2024 180,300 miles

both headlamps detiorated

offside rear light lens badly cracked

pickup rear body corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 180,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps detiorated

offside rear light lens badly cracked

pickup rear body corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 171,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 165,398 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 156,365 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 156,351 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 145,958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 134,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,718 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 110,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,656 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

General corrosion to suspension and underbody components + rear leaf springs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges + deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating + cuts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seatbelt stopper missing

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge + deteriorating + cuts

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small chips in windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

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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FV62 EWS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV62 EWS, 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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What year was FV62 EWS registered?

FV62 EWS is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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