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MK62 DHY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,582 mi
Last recorded61,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 DHY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 61,582 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 61,582 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis / cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose cross member corroded both sides (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 56,132 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 56,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

whole rear chassis corroding.

Fail 23 Apr 2024 52,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear road spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

whole rear chassis corroding.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 50,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroding.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 49,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 48,474 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,290 miles

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

front brake back plates corroding.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 44,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,845 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,419 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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MK62 DHY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK62 DHY, 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 MK62 DHY registered?

MK62 DHY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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