2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.3L Petrol · SL59 CMU
2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 102,221 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1329cc
SL59 CMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 102,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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SL59 CMU Mileage History
- 11/07/202489,800 mi
- 08/07/202597,775 mi+7,975 mi
- 25/07/202597,804 mi+29 mi
- 03/07/2026102,187 mi+4,383 mi
- 08/07/2026102,221 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 6,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL59 CMU 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 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser (SL59 CMU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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Our Verdict
Approach this 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser with caution due to recurring corrosion and brake-related MOT failures. It is roadworthy today but will need ongoing attention to rust and rear braking components.
Given the MOT record, prioritise a thorough inspection of the underside before purchase. The July 2026 failure listed an offside rear service brake excessively binding, rear inner pad worn to the indicator and park brake lever with little reserve travel — all rectified for the pass five days later, so confirm the repair invoices and that the brake binding has not caused disc damage. The presence of sill covers preventing full inspection at the last test means you should ask the seller to remove them or use a ramp to view the inner and outer sills and chassis legs yourself.
The 1.3-litre petrol engine in this Urban Cruiser is modest in size and typically returns reasonable economy for a tall small SUV, though no model-specific figures are supplied here. Road tax for a 1329cc 2009 petrol will fall in a lower CO2 band than larger SUVs, and insurance groups for the model are generally modest, keeping everyday costs contained.
Inspect the front sub-frame, rear chassis, inner and outer sills and offside rear seat belt anchorage wheelarch area closely, as the July 2026 MOT recorded corrosion at all these points (not seriously weakened, but present). The sill covers fitted at the last test blocked full inspection of prescribed areas, so they must be removed to assess the true extent of rust on this September 2009 example.
This red 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser (SL59CMU) has covered 102,221 miles as of its most recent July 2026 MOT pass, which is broadly in line with a 17-year-old vehicle. The MOT history shows two failures in the last two years (July 2025 and July 2026) alongside passes, with corrosion across the sub-frame, sills, chassis and seat belt anchorages noted at every recent test. Mechanical advisories include worn rear axle swivel pins and slight brake hose corrosion, indicating an ageing but usable small petrol SUV.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, so assessment relies solely on this vehicle's individual history.
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