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NL12 XRN

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,371 mi
Last recorded119,371 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 XRN
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 119,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 119,351 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 114,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 107,049 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2023 100,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding BORDERLINE

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & splitting in tread BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & splitting in tread BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

condition of wiper blades

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Fail 2 Jun 2021 85,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & splitting in tread BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & splitting in tread BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

condition of wiper blades

n/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Jun 2020 77,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,738 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,947 miles

both front tyres on wear indicators & perishing

corrosion on rear brake discs borderline

Pass 10 Jun 2017 43,247 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,326 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 31,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic covers on sills

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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NL12 XRN is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol 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 NL12 XRN, 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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NL12 XRN is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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