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DS61 YOP

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,012 mi
Last recorded182,012 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 YOP
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 182,012 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 181,999 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 178,006 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 178,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 170,068 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 164,286 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Slight corrosion on brake discs.

Fail 21 Jun 2023 164,286 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on brake discs.

Pass 3 May 2022 162,942 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 157,190 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 144,870 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,676 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 112,135 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm 1956016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 112,135 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm 1956016 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily correded slight judder on rolling road (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,883 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,713 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 49,705 miles

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,666 miles

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

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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DS61 YOP 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 70.6%.

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 DS61 YOP, 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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DS61 YOP is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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