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PK12 AXJ

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,479 mi
Last recorded93,479 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 AXJ
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 93,479 miles

residue of fuel fillter pipe

under carriage corroded under sealed

Fail 10 Jan 2026 93,179 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Residue on fuel filler pipe

Under carriage corroded/ under sealed

Pass 10 Jan 2025 86,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 75,236 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 64,542 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covered in under seal and components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,315 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 46,424 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 46,424 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 46,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 39,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to underside of the vehicle

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,611 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,028 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PK12 AXJ is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK12 AXJ, 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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PK12 AXJ is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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