Toyota Urban Cruiser
From 5,534 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Urban Cruisers fare better: 2012 models pass at 79.1% vs 71.8% for 2009.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, caused 186 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 186 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 143 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 107 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 106 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 95 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 89 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 89 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 87 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 85 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 80 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43% of failures are serious: 34.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
Toyota Urban Cruiser on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 204 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 204. At this rate, roughly 17.5 years until none remain. Now at 76.6% of its peak (4,662 in 2012 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 3,330 | 240 | +0 | -66 | -66 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3,405 | 231 | +0 | -79 | -79 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,502 | 213 | +0 | -33 | -33 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,548 | 200 | +0 | -26 | -26 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,591 | 183 | +0 | -64 | -64 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,672 | 166 | +0 | -25 | -25 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,719 | 144 | +0 | -68 | -68 |
| 2023 Q4 | 3,780 | 151 | +0 | -37 | -37 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Cruiser D-4D | Diesel | 1,682 | 51% |
| Urban Cruiser Vvt-I | Petrol | 1,648 | 49% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 79.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2011 | 76.8% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 74.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 71.8% | 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Urban Cruisers tested had between 71,601 and 110,692 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 93,087 median miles, the Urban Cruiser has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Urban Cruiser MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser has a 74.8% MOT pass rate based on 5,534 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Urban Cruiser is brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, which caused 186 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Toyota Urban Cruisers are on UK roads?
There are 3,330 Toyota Urban Cruisers currently licensed on UK roads, with 240 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Urban Cruiser at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Urban Cruiser is 93,087 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 71,601 and 110,692 miles.
Buying a used Urban Cruiser?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £93 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.