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EF12 BNL

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Purple Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,635 mi
Last recorded71,635 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 BNL
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,112 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 69,112 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 67,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 67,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,841 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 58,049 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 58,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 53,752 miles

*** Very Strong Advise - both front tyres worn bald on both edges ***

Pass 12 May 2018 46,886 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 41,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 34,878 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 34,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall in poor condition and splitting in tread advise done asap

Pass 22 May 2015 27,688 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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EF12 BNL is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Purple with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF12 BNL, 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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EF12 BNL is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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