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VU62 YEK

2012 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,562 mi
Last recorded210,562 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 YEK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 210,562 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met, may require repair or adjustment

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis corroded and heavily undersealed in repaired areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 194,420 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 194,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 177,915 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 177,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 158,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes by LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake requirements only just met, requires repair or adjustment

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,133 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,010 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 93,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,373 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,787 miles

Brake discs worn lipped

Unable to see pipes above fuel tank

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,553 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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VU62 YEK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Blue 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 VU62 YEK, 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

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What year was VU62 YEK registered?

VU62 YEK is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VU62 YEK 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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