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SM62 PYU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,307 mi
Last recorded80,307 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 PYU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,307 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and links corroded - N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 78,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and all rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis at spring mount undersealed both sides

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,117 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 77,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,981 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,001 miles

Brake pipes undersealed ,unable to fully inspect

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective One rear silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 68,967 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Poor efficiency recorded (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipes undersealed ,unable to fully inspect

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective One rear silencer mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,800 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,436 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on its inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 45,938 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 42,878 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,671 miles

Slight bind on o/s/r brake

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 PYU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

SM62 PYU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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