2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.3L Petrol · FG59 URE

The 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a completely clean pass at its most recent MOT on 22 January 2026 at 74,218 miles. The tester recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards without any advisories. This follows a pattern of consistent, defect-free testing over the last three years, suggesting the previous owner addressed any prior issues promptly and maintained the car to a high standard. At seventeen years old with 74,218 miles on the clock, the vehicle has covered an average of roughly 4,366 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for its age. The mileage accumulation between recent tests remains steady and low, increasing by approximately 1,500 to 1,600 miles annually between the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests. A notable gap exists in the record between January 2024 and August 2021, where the car sat stationary or was used very sparingly, accumulating only 5,158 miles over that two-and-a-half-year period. Such prolonged inactivity can sometimes lead to deterioration of rubber components and brake surfaces, even if the mileage remains low. Despite the flawless recent record, a failed test recorded on 25 August 2021 at 65,837 miles—followed by a pass on the same day—warrants attention. While the record lists no specific defects for that failure, same-day retests often point to minor rectifications like blown bulbs or low fluid levels, though the exact cause remains undocumented. Given the vehicle's age and low-mileage profile, a buyer should physically inspect perishable items that degrade with time rather than use. Check the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking and flat-spotting from standing, and examine the brake discs for surface corrosion that can develop during long periods of inactivity. Suspension bushes and exhaust mounts should also be scrutinised for perishing, as these rubber components harden and crack over seventeen years regardless of the low mileage.