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YH12 LKY

2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Black Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser54,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LKY
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 112,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device ineffective ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 103,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 95,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 82,947 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly loose

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

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Jun 2023 82,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp slightly loose

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Apr 2022 67,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2021 54,856 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 49,965 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 49,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 40,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 29,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,693 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 15,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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YH12 LKY is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Black with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH12 LKY, 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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YH12 LKY is a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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