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VN12 BCE

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,511 mi
Last recorded105,511 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 BCE
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,511 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,900 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 100,461 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,438 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 90,816 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,925 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front inner brake pads worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,089 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal weeping oil

Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,089 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal weeping oil

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,262 miles

offside front tyre worn

stone chip in offside lower section of screen but out of swept area

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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VN12 BCE is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Blue with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN12 BCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 BCE registered?

VN12 BCE is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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