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SW62 APO

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,712 mi
Last recorded101,712 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 APO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 101,712 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 101,567 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system disconnected at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 97,613 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 97,450 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,575 miles

Both O/S tyres treads stepped / worn uneven

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rumble or possibly diff

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

Towbar heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 86,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation all lights not working (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both O/S tyres treads stepped / worn uneven

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rumble or possibly diff

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

Towbar heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak coming from back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 72,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 72,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 67,293 miles

All brake pipes have been greased

Fail 12 Jul 2021 67,293 miles

All brake pipes have been greased

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,145 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f brake disc backing plate missing

o/s/f brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 7 Jul 2020 61,141 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,159 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 36,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,527 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,776 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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SW62 APO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SW62 APO, 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 SW62 APO registered?

SW62 APO is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is SW62 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 APO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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