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HJ62 HFK

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,202 mi
Last recorded129,202 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HFK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 129,202 miles

NSR lamp damaged

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

underside corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2026 129,202 miles

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

NSR lamp damaged

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

underside corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 129,087 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

NSR lamp damaged

Nearside Front 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))

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

under side corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 120,123 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under side corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 120,123 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Under side corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 111,935 miles

Nearside Front light lens broken but correct coloured lights showing

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 8 Mar 2024 111,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front light lens broken but correct coloured lights showing

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,791 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

mid silencer flange corroded

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 3 Feb 2023 103,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre tread low on inner edge

front brake pads part worn

mid silencer flange badly corroded

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 1 Feb 2022 94,739 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 94,563 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several from load limiter (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,371 miles

rear number plate perished

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,698 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,655 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2015 29,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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HJ62 HFK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HJ62 HFK, 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 HJ62 HFK registered?

HJ62 HFK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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