2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser · 4,055 MOT tests
2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser reliability
2009 Toyota Urban Cruisers fail 30.9% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Urban Cruiser years (4,055 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Urban Cruisers: 28.1%)
- 30.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Urban Cruisers: 28.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 87,932
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,055
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.1% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.3%
- Brakes10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Suspension5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
- Tyres4.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.56%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.1%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.05%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.92%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (16.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.48%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.88%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.21%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.72%)
Other years
Every Toyota Urban Cruiser year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser reliable?
2009 Toyota Urban Cruisers fail 30.9% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Urban Cruiser years (4,055 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.88% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.67% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser shows 87,932 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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