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VE61 LVS

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,622 mi
Last recorded131,622 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 LVS
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,622 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 131,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 126,007 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 126,007 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,328 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,760 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 102,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 51,660 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 54,974 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 43,074 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 43,074 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,830 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 32,830 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,481 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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VE61 LVS is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE61 LVS, 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 VE61 LVS registered?

VE61 LVS is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is VE61 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 LVS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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