2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4L Diesel · SV62 XJW
2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser (1.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 93,808 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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SV62 XJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 93,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV62 XJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser (SV62 XJW) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded body to axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SV62 XJW Mileage History
- 10/10/202380,830 mi
- 20/10/202381,174 mi+344 mi
- 06/06/202486,783 mi+5,609 mi
- 29/05/202590,416 mi+3,633 mi
- 22/05/202693,808 mi+3,392 mi
Average of roughly 4,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution and a thorough inspection before buying this 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser diesel. It has passed its most recent MOT but shows a clear pattern of corrosion and worn components that will need ongoing attention.
Use the October 2023 MOT failure as a negotiation point — that test recorded excessively corroded rear brake pipes, worn front tyres and a non-working offside front position lamp, all of which were presumably repaired for the pass ten days later, but ask for proof of the work. Request full service history and confirm the brake pipes, suspension bushes and tyres were addressed as part of that 2023 rectification. For this model, the advisory pattern across five years points to corrosion being the main ownership challenge, so budget for ongoing rust treatment and suspension part replacement.
The 1364cc diesel engine in this Urban Cruiser typically offers reasonable fuel economy for a small SUV, though no model aggregate data is available to confirm exact figures. As a 2012 diesel, road tax will fall into a standard band for the era and insurance groups for the Urban Cruiser are generally modest. Based on the age and the advisories seen (tyres, springs, brake pipes, shock absorbers), typical annual maintenance plus consumables is likely in the region of £700 to £1,000 excluding any major corrosion repair.
Pay close attention to the underbody and brake pipe condition — the 2023 failure noted excessively corroded Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes and a corroded rear axle, and the 2025 test still flagged brake pipes and hoses corroded on both sides. Check the front coil springs and drag link ends; the 2026 MOT recorded corroded front coil springs and slight play in the Nearside Front drag link end ball joint. Inspect the front tyres (worn close to the limit in 2023) and the Nearside Rear tyre noted as slightly damaged/cracking in 2026, plus the headlamp lenses which were flagged as slightly defective in 2023 and had internal adjusters altered in 2026.
This silver 2012 Toyota Urban Cruiser (SV62XJW) has covered 93,808 miles as of its May 2026 MOT, which is moderate for a 13-year-old vehicle. The MOT history shows one failure in October 2023 for corroded brake pipes, worn tyres and a faulty lamp, but all later tests passed with advisories. Recurring corrosion across springs, brake pipes, shock absorbers and the rear axle is the dominant theme and reflects the age of the car rather than a single isolated fault.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, so assessment is limited to this vehicle's individual history.
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