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FY62 VZA

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,773 mi
Last recorded67,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VZA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 67,773 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp missing

Fail 21 Jan 2026 67,772 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

centre stop lamp missing

Pass 2 Jan 2025 65,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 62,068 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 62,061 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,245 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 54,245 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,118 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides very poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s very poor effort recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 1.6mm minimum depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,157 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,491 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,732 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,592 miles

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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FY62 VZA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY62 VZA, 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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FY62 VZA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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