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SL12 HCY

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,018 mi
Last recorded83,018 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 HCY
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 83,018 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 83,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm in places and worn on both edges 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,714 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knock from inner joint ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm in parts - wearing outer (195/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet in-op

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 70,650 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front & rear discs worn (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod slight play ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,049 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody, steering and suspension components corroded in places

Pass 28 Mar 2022 56,835 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck corroded ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 49,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 49,669 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,919 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck and breather pipe(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 44,917 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck and breather pipe(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,327 miles

o/s/r tyer cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,090 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 35,090 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,562 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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SL12 HCY is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL12 HCY, 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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SL12 HCY is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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