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SM62 LPE

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,940 mi
Last recorded80,940 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 LPE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2025 80,940 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,479 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2023 76,063 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 76,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 73,663 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 73,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,568 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,234 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 55,353 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 39,979 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 39,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable split at hub

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 LPE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM62 LPE registered?

SM62 LPE is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is SM62 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 LPE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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