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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. Check any Urban Cruiser by registration number below.

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79.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.4%

vs Toyota Avg

5

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Urban Cruiser — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Urban Cruiser has an average MOT pass rate of 79.1%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Urban Cruiser on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Urban Cruiser fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Urban Cruiser for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Urban Cruiser, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Urban Cruiser performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 1,368 vehicles

82.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 10yr

126k mi

2011

Based on 2,372 vehicles

79.4%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

19.6%

2010

Based on 2,823 vehicles

77.3%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

21.2%

2009

Based on 2,878 vehicles

75.1%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

22.7%

0

Based on 4,816 vehicles

81.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Urban Cruiser

The most common reasons a Toyota Urban Cruiser fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.0%
2

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.4%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

1.8%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.6%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.6%
Toyota Urban Cruiser Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.0%

Rear Offside

4.2%

Front Nearside

4.0%

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92.2% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Urban Cruiser MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Urban Cruiser is 79.1% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Urban Cruiser are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.0%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.4%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Urban Cruiser reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 79.1%, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Urban Cruiser: 126,446 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Urban Cruiser to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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