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WK62 WRU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

243,229 mi
Last recorded243,229 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 WRU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 243,229 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 234,800 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 234,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected stiff (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 224,312 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damaged

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mounts o/s & n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 217,059 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2022 217,049 miles

Brake performance not tested because of brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2021 208,676 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 208,641 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 196,964 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened crossmember for spare wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 173,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 143,622 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,917 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,844 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 61,076 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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WK62 WRU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK62 WRU, 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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WK62 WRU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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