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YG62 BHU

2012 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,707 mi
Last recorded169,707 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 BHU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 169,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 162,840 miles

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

both sills rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2024 162,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body to chassis mount bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 147,576 miles

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 147,571 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded in multiple areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 139,052 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 139,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 128,627 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 128,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,708 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tow bar component slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,215 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,957 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,246 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 99,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,352 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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YG62 BHU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG62 BHU, 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 YG62 BHU registered?

YG62 BHU is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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