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AP56 RAM

2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Purple Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,075 mi
Last recorded91,075 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser60,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 RAM
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,075 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Rear shock absorbers corroded/both sides

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2026 91,074 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Rear shock absorbers corroded/both sides

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,137 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 85,979 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 85,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,332 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,848 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,548 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 65,258 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 56,542 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 56,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 47,538 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2015 47,535 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,744 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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AP56 RAM is a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Purple 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 AP56 RAM, 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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AP56 RAM is a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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