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VU12 SHZ

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,935 mi
Last recorded53,935 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 SHZ
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 53,935 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 53,933 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 47,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 29,183 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 28,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 27,432 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 27,432 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 May 2020 27,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,371 miles

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

Inner sides of front Brake discs are slightly surface pitted

Nearside Front Tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,192 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 12,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,931 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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VU12 SHZ is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU12 SHZ, 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 VU12 SHZ registered?

VU12 SHZ is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is VU12 SHZ safe to buy?

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