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GY12 KBU

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,590 mi
Last recorded99,590 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 KBU
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 99,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 93,299 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 93,299 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,140 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front anti roll bar drop links upper dust covers deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

offside front headlamp slightly loose upper bracket broken

offside washer poor

Pass 4 Apr 2022 62,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 53,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 46,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,817 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,622 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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GY12 KBU is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Blue with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY12 KBU, 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 GY12 KBU registered?

GY12 KBU is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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