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PX12 VFA

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Black Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,472 mi
Last recorded132,472 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 VFA
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 132,472 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 132,460 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 122,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

general surface corrosion under car

Fail 28 Jan 2025 122,020 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush is debonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion under car

Pass 2 Feb 2024 113,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield missing

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield missing

Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential(bad) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 113,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear repair slight blow/slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc dust shield missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield missing

Offside Rear Brake disc dust shield missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential(bad) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 97,765 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,306 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 94,304 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,321 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 86,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills unable to inspect components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,112 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

damage to offside rear wheel arch and o/s rear bumper

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 60,894 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both front lower arm bushes deteriorating.

both front tyres worn on edges.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

no print out due to low emissions produced.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,862 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 38,861 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 24,299 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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PX12 VFA is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Black with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PX12 VFA, 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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PX12 VFA is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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