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WJ12 GYV

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 GYV
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,246 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Worn on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 74,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 69,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,272 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 63,818 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 57,153 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 49,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 35,373 miles

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

Offside rear filler neck cover insecure

Fail 4 May 2016 35,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/16H (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear filler neck cover insecure

Pass 8 May 2015 21,830 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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WJ12 GYV is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WJ12 GYV, 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 WJ12 GYV registered?

WJ12 GYV is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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