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AO09 ZHC

2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,014 mi
Last recorded132,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser60,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ZHC
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 132,014 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 132,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 126,912 miles

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

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

surface rust on rear brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2024 119,572 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 119,550 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,055 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 78,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 60,564 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 49,772 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,517 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 36,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,442 miles

both rear tyre side walls starting to split and perish

Fail 12 Jun 2013 23,442 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyre side walls starting to split and perish

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,917 miles

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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AO09 ZHC is a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Silver with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 60,393 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 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 AO09 ZHC, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Urban Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO09 ZHC is a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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