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SJ12 VNS

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Purple Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,315 mi
Last recorded94,315 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 VNS
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 94,315 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,759 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 80,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc protector corroded

Offside Rear brake disc protector corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,133 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 70,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,007 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 65,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,995 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,683 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES (BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 50,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,567 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,803 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 34,803 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,128 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 16,134 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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SJ12 VNS is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Purple with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 SJ12 VNS, 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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SJ12 VNS is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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