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BV62 UZC

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Black Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,872 mi
Last recorded78,872 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 UZC
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 78,872 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 78,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipe

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,810 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 75,808 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,949 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,141 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,068 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 62,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,447 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 49,481 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both nearside and offside tyres wearing both edges

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,256 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 41,256 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 34,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,309 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,955 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 25,918 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,127 miles

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

all tyres perishing on tread surface

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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BV62 UZC is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Black with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV62 UZC, 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 BV62 UZC registered?

BV62 UZC is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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