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YE12 YZU

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Purple Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,574 mi
Last recorded84,574 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 YZU
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,574 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,612 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,206 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 66,201 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 56,285 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 56,285 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 47,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 40,728 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,556 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,090 miles

nsf repeater worked intermitent/ closed conections

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 YZU is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Purple with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YE12 YZU, 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 YE12 YZU registered?

YE12 YZU is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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