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BB53 AMB

2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Purple Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,137 mi
Last recorded68,137 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser56,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB53 AMB
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 65,570 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 62,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,264 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))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,255 miles

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

Rear diff , front bush slightly worn

Fail 26 Feb 2019 56,255 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate obstructed (0.1 (b))

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

Rear diff , front bush slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,633 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,301 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 49,301 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure drivers rear tyre out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 37,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 30,755 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 23,816 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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BB53 AMB is a 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Purple with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 56,983 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 BB53 AMB, 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 15 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 BB53 AMB registered?

BB53 AMB is a 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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