2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4L Diesel · FG11 FGO
2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2011. Recorded mileage 98,966 miles. MOT valid until 09/06/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1364cc
FG11 FGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 98,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FG11 FGO Mileage History
- 16/05/202389,769 mi
- 22/05/202389,796 mi+27 mi
- 28/05/202494,576 mi+4,780 mi
- 27/05/202597,239 mi+2,663 mi
- 22/05/202698,966 mi+1,727 mi
Average of roughly 3,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG11 FGO 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 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser (FG11 FGO) between May 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser diesel is a usable budget buy but requires immediate maintenance attention before it can be considered road-perfect. Proceed with caution and factor in roughly £400-£600 of near-term repairs to the brakes and suspension.
Ask the seller for full service history and confirm the timing belt or chain interval has been observed for the 1364cc diesel engine, as lack of records is a negotiation point on a car of this age and mileage. Use the 2023 failure and the 2026 advisories (brake pipe corrosion, suspension arm play, rear brake binding) as leverage to reduce the price by the cost of the required work. Given the dog guard fitted in 2024, check that the rear seat belts are present, functional and not damaged beneath it.
As a 1364cc diesel first registered in April 2011, this Urban Cruiser will fall into a lower road tax band than larger SUVs, though exact band is not provided in the data. Insurance groups for this model are typically modest, and diesel economy should be reasonable for a small SUV, but real-world costs depend on driving style. Estimated annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance and typical maintenance is around £900-£1,200, with the next service likely to include brake and suspension items.
The May 2026 MOT notes brake pipe corrosion covered in grease, front brake pads wearing thin, nearside front suspension arm ball joint play and bush wear, and rear service brake binding — all should be physically inspected and quoted for before purchase. The 2023 failure was for offside rear brake pipe corrosion and obviously worn rear brake discs, so check those areas have been properly repaired and are not simply greased over. Also verify the rear reflectors flagged in 2025 are intact and the fuel pipe corrosion noted in 2024 has not progressed.
The vehicle has covered 98,966 miles as of its most recent MOT in May 2026, which is reasonable for a 15-year-old diesel. It has passed every MOT since a single failure in May 2023 for rear brake pipe corrosion and worn brake discs, though the 2026 test shows several advisories including corroded brake pipes, worn suspension arm bushes and binding rear brakes. No aggregate model reliability data is available, so assessment relies solely on this car's history.
No aggregate MOT data is available for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, so reliability cannot be assessed against model averages and must be judged on this vehicle's individual history.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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