2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.3L Petrol · YP59 UWJ
2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 114,241 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP59 UWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 114,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP59 UWJ 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 (YP59 UWJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 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 (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YP59 UWJ Mileage History
- 09/11/202396,413 mi
- 10/11/202396,414 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/2024104,746 mi+8,332 mi
- 22/11/2024104,746 mi
- 28/11/2025114,241 mi+9,495 mi
Average of roughly 8,681 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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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser is a reasonable buy if priced accordingly, but its MOT history shows recurring suspension bush and lighting faults that need verification. Budget for ongoing maintenance on wear-and-tear items before committing.
Check for a full service history to confirm the timing chain, suspension bushes, and braking components have been maintained, as the MOT history shows repeated advisories on rear axle swivel pins and bushes plus worn brake discs and pads. Use the 2024 failure for headlamp aim and light intensity as a negotiating point — these were corrected for the same-day pass, but confirm the headlamps are correctly aligned and not misted. Given the 2023 failure for a non-working rear stop lamp and position lamp, verify all lighting works and ask the seller if replacements were genuine Toyota parts.
The 1.3-litre petrol engine in this Urban Cruiser typically returns reasonable economy for a small SUV, though no model aggregate figures are available; expect modest road tax for a pre-2017 petrol of this size. Insurance should be inexpensive given the vehicle's age and category, and maintenance costs are mostly limited to consumables like tyres, brakes, and bushes seen in the MOT record. Estimated annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance, and typical maintenance is around £900-£1,100.
Inspect the rear axle swivel pins and bushes closely — the 2024 MOT noted slight wear on both rear sides and the 2023 test flagged cracked and perished rear beam axle mounting bushes, so check for excessive play or deterioration. Examine the front headlamps for correct aim and light output, as both sides failed in 2024 for incorrect beam image and severely reduced intensity, and check the front tyres for inner-edge wear noted on the offside in 2024. Verify the exhaust system, as a minor gas leak at the rear was recorded in both 2023 tests, and confirm brake discs and rear pads are not excessively worn as previously advised.
YP59UWJ is a December 2009-registered black 1.3-litre petrol Urban Cruiser with 114,241 miles recorded at its last MOT in November 2025. The recent MOT passed with no defects, but history shows two failures in 2023 and 2024 for headlamp, lighting, and rear axle bush issues. At 16 years old and over 114k miles, it is a higher-mileage example though it has clearly been used and tested annually.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, so assessment is limited to this vehicle's individual history.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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