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FV12 BRZ

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

White Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,563 mi
Last recorded148,563 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 BRZ
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 148,563 miles

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

nearside front rack end has play

rear axle corroded

underneath vehicle covered in mud at time test

Fail 19 Feb 2025 148,561 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

nearside front rack end has play

rear axle corroded

underneath vehicle covered in mud at time test

Pass 23 May 2024 139,712 miles

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

Headlamps faded

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 139,712 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamps faded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 127,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Washer jet proving insufficient fluid

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 111,861 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 Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 98,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,481 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 84,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 66,648 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,191 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,692 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 25,692 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 21,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 21,203 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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FV12 BRZ is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in White with a 1,329cc petrol 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 FV12 BRZ, 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 FV12 BRZ registered?

FV12 BRZ is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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