2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.3L Petrol · SC09 VJF

The 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser passed its most recent MOT on 10 July 2026 at 123,619 miles, just one day after a failure on 9 July 2026 at 123,617 miles for ineffective front wiper blades alongside pre-existing brake disc and rear suspension mounting corrosion advisories. The maintenance trend is worsening. Structural and mechanical faults have escalated from minor advisories in 2024 to an excessive offside rear suspension mounting failure in June 2025, with brake discs now pitted across both axles and rear inner suspension mounts corroding on both sides. Recorded mileage rose from 113,908 in June 2024 to 117,767 by July 2025, then to 123,619 by July 2026. That averages 7,272 miles per year, typical for a 17-year-old vehicle. The owner added only 5,852 miles in the past year yet still presented the car with failed wipers and worn brake discs, suggesting intermittent rather than routine upkeep. No long standing gaps appear, but the low annual use has not prevented corrosion or consumable neglect. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension mounting areas in person. The June 2025 test flagged excessive offside rear structural damage, later downgraded to non-excessive corrosion both sides by July 2026, implying a repair or temporary fix was made. Verify weld integrity and check for recurring rust at prescribed mounting points. Examine all four brake discs for pitting and measure thickness; the tester noted wear on both fronts and rears at the latest pass. Confirm the front brake pipes, corroded and greased in 2025, were replaced rather than dressed. Review nearside rear tyre edge wear, advisory since 2024, and test wiper function before purchase.