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SM62 HTY

2012 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,532 mi
Last recorded128,532 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 HTY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 128,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 122,308 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 115,033 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,342 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 107,342 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 99,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,032 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 69,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,844 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205r16 (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,570 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 47,567 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,254 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 37,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SM62 HTY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM62 HTY, 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 SM62 HTY registered?

SM62 HTY is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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