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HJ62 HGO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,396 mi
Last recorded49,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 HGO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 49,396 miles

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

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

all brake pipes cover in under seal

Pass 5 Feb 2025 44,970 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 42,567 miles

Park brake lever travel high with little reserve

Fail 12 Feb 2024 42,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Park brake lever travel high with little reserve

Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs rusty

centre strut brace rusty

front subframe rusty

rear chassis rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2022 37,539 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,226 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 28,266 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 28,361 miles

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,771 miles

engine covers fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 18,977 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 14,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,049 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 HGO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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