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SV62 XLB

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Purple Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 XLB
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various and unions (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

various if not all suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 85,381 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure whole exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various and unions (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

various if not all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just below flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 71,634 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,743 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 64,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes undersealed obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Fail 10 Sep 2021 58,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust corroded heavily in places

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

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

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

Undercarriage and components /pipes undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 28,118 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 28,118 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 21,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,373 miles

rear tyres getting quite worn

Fail 4 Sep 2015 15,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres getting quite worn

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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SV62 XLB is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Purple with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV62 XLB, 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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SV62 XLB is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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