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WJ62 EKD

2012 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,362 mi
Last recorded177,362 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 EKD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 177,362 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 177,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 163,161 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 163,161 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 151,816 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 151,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 140,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 133,965 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp unit loose in bumper but not currently insecure

Offside Front Side repeater lens smashed but not likely to cause injury

Fail 6 Sep 2021 133,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has high reserve travel but not excessive

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens smashed but not likely to cause injury

Pass 14 Sep 2020 123,610 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 123,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall - inner ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Bumper loose due to crash damage - still currently secure

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 111,119 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 110,697 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,011 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,011 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,193 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens is damaged

Rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 83,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear lamp lens is damaged

Rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,588 miles

Damage to front bumper

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,537 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WJ62 EKD is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 WJ62 EKD, 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 WJ62 EKD registered?

WJ62 EKD is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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