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SY62 OTZ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,947 mi
Last recorded154,947 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 OTZ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 154,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various sections front to rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various sections front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion over whole chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion over whole underbody front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis heavily corroded at all leaf spring mounting areas.

handbrake % only just met mot standards.

parts of underbody and chassis heavily welded and repaired .

Fail 20 Nov 2024 154,723 miles

Body insecure Rear tub crossmembers corroded holed next to mountings. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust section missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure Tank straps. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis next to fuel tank holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both inner sills holed and heavily corroded not within prescribed areas.

Both rear spring hangers at chassis heavily corroded.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Whole chassis front to rear heavy corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,806 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to front. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tail end of exhaust box missing but the rest of exhaust is secure.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,665 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,762 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 91,762 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,702 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,947 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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SY62 OTZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SY62 OTZ, 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 SY62 OTZ registered?

SY62 OTZ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is SY62 OTZ safe to buy?

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