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HV12 XEW

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,644 mi
Last recorded118,644 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 XEW
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 118,644 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 102,445 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs worn and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door damaged but no sharp edges

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 77,190 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 68,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner and outer shoulder cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,881 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to body nsr

Fail 16 Jan 2021 60,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Damage to body nsr

Pass 3 Jan 2020 53,306 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,017 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,245 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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HV12 XEW 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 HV12 XEW, 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 HV12 XEW registered?

HV12 XEW is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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