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2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,977 mi
Last recorded88,977 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 BVA
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 88,977 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and ancillaries/suspension arms/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Deteriorated also corroded pipes and ferules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust guard heavily deteriorated through corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Deteriorated also corroded pipes and ferules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc dust guard missing through corrosion

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and ancillaries/suspension arms/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body heavily coated with underseal obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,268 miles

Both mounting brackets for rear crash beam behind bumper excessively corroded and likely to detach

Heavy coating of under body sealant obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules also corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules also corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under body corrosion including suspension components

Fail 18 Jul 2025 84,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both mounting brackets for rear crash beam behind bumper excessively corroded and likely to detach

Heavy coating of under body sealant obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules also corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules also corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under body corrosion including suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,318 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 13 Aug 2024 78,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,424 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 75,176 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,867 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,219 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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 57,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 57,400 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested binding on (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,549 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 25,834 miles

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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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NL61 BVA is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Blue with a 1,364cc 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 NL61 BVA, 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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NL61 BVA is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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