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YE12 VFK

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Purple Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,282 mi
Last recorded99,282 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VFK
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 99,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Apr 2026 99,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2025 95,581 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Apr 2024 91,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s washer jet poor

slight handbrake travel

Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,655 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 87,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,898 miles

crack in screen n/s front bottom

slight handbrake travel

Fail 21 Apr 2022 82,898 miles

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

crack in screen n/s front bottom

slight handbrake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,078 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 74,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 48,349 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 48,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 34,536 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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YE12 VFK is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Purple with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE12 VFK, 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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YE12 VFK is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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