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A1 GCS

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Purple Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,641 mi
Last recorded82,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GCS
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,641 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 77,887 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,331 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,089 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,272 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,473 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,795 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,739 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,342 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 47,863 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Based on 68,971 MOT tests across 4,758 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 577
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 501
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A1 GCS is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Purple with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 54,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Urban Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 577 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 GCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Urban Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 GCS registered?

A1 GCS is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is A1 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 GCS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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