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BN12 EKT

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,940 mi
Last recorded116,940 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 EKT
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 116,940 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 116,940 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 108,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2024 94,174 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 94,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 71,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,840 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Backplates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,340 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 35,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 29,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 25,508 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 17,868 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroding inner faces (3.5.1i)

damage/cut to o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,874 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 12,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 12,688 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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BN12 EKT is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Blue with a 1,364cc diesel 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 BN12 EKT, 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 BN12 EKT registered?

BN12 EKT is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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