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KY62 VAA

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,581 mi
Last recorded96,581 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 VAA
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 96,581 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 96,564 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% imbalance recorded , offside effort is lower . (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,992 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all of underneath is covered in under seal

Fail 7 Feb 2025 87,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all of underneath is covered in under seal

Pass 13 Feb 2024 81,057 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 78,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,825 miles

Chassis corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Chassis corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 67,346 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 67,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 50,959 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 35,603 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,484 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,484 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KY62 VAA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KY62 VAA, 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 KY62 VAA registered?

KY62 VAA is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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