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SL12 HGY

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

White Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,488 mi
Last recorded52,488 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 HGY
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 52,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 52,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 47,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 47,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 39,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 39,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,729 miles

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 20 Oct 2021 33,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2020 29,953 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 29,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 on limit (195/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (195/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 25,425 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2018 22,345 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 18 May 2017 18,977 miles

ALL 4 TYRES BADLY PERISHED IN TREAD

Offside Front tyre has wear to sidewall / possible run flat

Pass 13 May 2016 15,188 miles

all 4 tyres perished cracks in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2015 11,326 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 10,762 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 HGY is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in White with a 1,364cc diesel 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 HGY, 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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What year was SL12 HGY registered?

SL12 HGY is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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