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AV12 YFG

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,143 mi
Last recorded42,143 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YFG
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 42,143 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 40,675 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 36,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 32,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 31,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,305 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 31,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 29,771 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 29,770 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged all four wheels (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,853 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 27,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,339 miles

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

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 21,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,921 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)

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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AV12 YFG is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV12 YFG, 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 AV12 YFG registered?

AV12 YFG is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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