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HJ62 HGK

2012 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,848 mi
Last recorded156,848 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HGK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 156,848 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

head lamps faded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 156,848 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

head lamps faded

Pass 21 Mar 2025 144,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2025 144,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2024 132,734 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 132,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 119,389 miles

Offside mirror damaged/ glass intact

both rear light clusters damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2023 119,374 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering joint ,excessive wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside mirror damaged/ glass intact

both rear light clusters damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,478 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear light lenses slightly damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2022 107,478 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear / corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear light lenses slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,950 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 93,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,278 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight h/brake travel

Fail 23 Mar 2020 82,278 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight h/brake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,784 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,784 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,475 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight h/brake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,311 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyre edges worn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 16,919 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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HJ62 HGK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK registered?

HJ62 HGK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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