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YG12 HWU

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,943 mi
Last recorded160,943 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 HWU
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 160,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 155,482 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,036 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 128,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2022 127,513 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 28 May 2021 124,357 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 120,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 108,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 96,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 96,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,663 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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YG12 HWU is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG12 HWU, 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 YG12 HWU registered?

YG12 HWU is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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