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BL61 BRF

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 BRF
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 98,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 98,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,377 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,316 miles

Both front brake discs have light surface corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 92,316 miles

Both front brake discs have light surface corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,524 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 85,522 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 68,027 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. 195.60.16 89V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,654 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 40,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,373 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 31,373 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges and worn down to 2mm

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,743 miles

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

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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BL61 BRF is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Silver with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL61 BRF, 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 BL61 BRF registered?

BL61 BRF is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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