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SL62 PVJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,891 mi
Last recorded188,891 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 PVJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 188,891 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 188,890 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2026 187,848 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 187,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 185,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes various places at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 185,582 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes various places at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 182,203 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 182,201 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 173,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 173,666 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened broken leaf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened broken leaf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,696 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 164,695 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 153,328 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 153,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From bias valve to flexi hose on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,979 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,109 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 135,109 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 115,906 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 115,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,677 miles

Rear seat belts not inspected due to cargo load on rear seats.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,711 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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SL62 PVJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SL62 PVJ, 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 SL62 PVJ registered?

SL62 PVJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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