2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser · 1,914 MOT tests
2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser reliability
2012 Toyota Urban Cruisers fail 22.6% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Urban Cruiser years (1,914 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Urban Cruisers: 28.1%)
- 22.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Urban Cruisers: 28.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 75,176
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,914
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 8.9% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser
Fail rate by area
- Brakes8.9%
- Lights and electrics7.1%
- Suspension6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Tyres3.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.24%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.67%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.57%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.91%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.91%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.05%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (4.96%)
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 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser reliable?
2012 Toyota Urban Cruisers fail 22.6% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Urban Cruiser years (1,914 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.24% of tests), position lamp not working (2.04% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser shows 75,176 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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