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GU12 LPV

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

White Diesel 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,174 mi
Last recorded73,174 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 LPV
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 73,174 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 68,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 51,330 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 50,845 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 50,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,747 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 47,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 45,731 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,052 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 38,052 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction egr vale glogged with soot /stripped and cleaned for MOT (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 13,636 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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GU12 LPV is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in White with a 1,329cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU12 LPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 LPV registered?

GU12 LPV is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 LPV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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