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FH12 VPE

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,729 mi
Last recorded74,729 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VPE
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 74,729 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Slight travel in parking brake lever

Fail 27 Oct 2025 74,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

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

Slight travel in parking brake lever

Pass 30 Oct 2024 71,756 miles

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

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

horn is not on steering wheel it is located in centre console

Fail 30 Oct 2024 71,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,550 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 69,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps R+I Trim etc.. replace bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working R+I Lamp Assy. replace bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 63,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 63,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 61,303 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2021 61,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 53,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 47,978 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,643 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 13,179 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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FH12 VPE is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH12 VPE, 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 FH12 VPE registered?

FH12 VPE is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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