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SY62 XEF

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,746 mi
Last recorded147,746 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XEF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 147,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (at load sensing valve) slightly corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 147,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (at load sensing valve) slightly corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 145,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Every brake pipe coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 138,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 138,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,956 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 94,899 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,712 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 42,751 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 42,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XEF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY62 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

SY62 XEF is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is SY62 XEF safe to buy?

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