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SM62 VVG

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,022 mi
Last recorded67,022 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 67,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,257 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both half-shaft seals leaking oil - not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust generally corroded - not holed/leaking or insecure

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn no excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from brake rigid pipe on floor onto axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn no excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from brake rigid pipe on floor onto axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre support bush - worn (no excessive play) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded, but not weakened

Fail 6 Dec 2024 61,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both half-shaft seals leaking oil - not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust generally corroded - not holed/leaking or insecure

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn no excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from brake rigid pipe on floor onto axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn no excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule from brake rigid pipe on floor onto axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre support bush - worn (no excessive play) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded, but not weakened

Pass 11 Dec 2023 55,119 miles

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

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff sealsx2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Dec 2022 48,093 miles

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

front subframe + suspension + rear axle signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2021 43,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R + N/S/R + O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,570 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s(195/60/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 28 Nov 2019 36,490 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 36,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 30,930 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 24,438 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 19,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 15,037 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 15,037 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VVG is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Blue with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SM62 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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