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SM62 LVL

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,236 mi
Last recorded86,236 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 LVL
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Full Tank Crossmember Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All Body Mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 78,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 72,401 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 72,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,283 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 65,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,730 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,705 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 41,654 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2018 41,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,485 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 24,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 16,795 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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SM62 LVL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM62 LVL, 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

How do I check the history of SM62 LVL?

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What year was SM62 LVL registered?

SM62 LVL is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is SM62 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 LVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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