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SM62 LPL

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,514 mi
Last recorded79,514 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 LPL
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,010 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 73,680 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,120 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 69,962 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,148 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 52,148 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,269 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,711 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - at 3mm - 195/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - nearside rear shows signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 37,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

slight body and axel corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2018 37,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

slight body and axel corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,792 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,027 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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SM62 LPL is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Blue with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SM62 LPL, 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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SM62 LPL is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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