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Toyota Urban Cruiser reliability by build year

Coverage 2009-20141 named generationSUVDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

Toyota Urban Cruiser built around 2010: about average at the MOT

Toyota Urban Cruisers built around 2010 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

26% of MOT tests on Toyota Urban Cruisers built around 2010 ended in a fail (retests included), against 29% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Toyota Urban Cruisers built around 2010 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Toyota Urban Cruiser's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Urban Cruiser's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

N

NSP110 (2009-2014)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

22.2% fail rate, built around 2013 (12 years old)

Likely between 17.5% and 27.6%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 26.3%)

From 257 MOT tests at this ageView details →

By age

Toyota Urban Cruiser fail rate by age

This chart combines every Toyota Urban Cruiser ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
25922.0%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
85921.8%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,15323.2%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,61926.0%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
68226.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 16 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 15-year-old Toyota Urban Cruisers

These issues come from 15-year-old Toyota Urban Cruisers, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    18.1%
    Advisory: 385Fail: 8 (2% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    17.8%
    Advisory: 372Fail: 34 (8% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    15.8%
    Advisory: 359Fail: 30 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    14.4%
    Advisory: 308Fail: 33 (10% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    12.4%
    Advisory: 316Fail: 15 (5% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,619 MOT tests on 15-year-old Toyota Urban Cruisers, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 15-year-old Toyota Urban Cruisers notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension34%
  2. Body & structure + Brakes29%
  3. Brakes + Tyres28%
  4. Brakes + Lighting27%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 952 MOT tests on Toyota Urban Cruiser cars built around 2010 (15 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Toyota Urban Cruiser.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

8 recalls in all

5 of the 8 Toyota Urban Cruiser recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 3 more

Top concerns

  • Incorrectly installed covers could prevent the seat-mounted side airbag from deploying
  • Risk of fire
  • Title of recall rear door outside handle replacement on Urban Cruiser

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21%

    Lower fail rate: 21.0%, against 26.0% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, both built around 2010.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,501 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  2. 2

    Audi Q7

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.6%
    Dangerous
    7.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.6%

    Lower fail rate: 20.5%, against 26.0% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, both built around 2010.

    1,354 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  3. 3

    BMW X5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.9%
    Dangerous
    4.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    86.6%

    Lower fail rate: 21.8%, against 26.0% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, both built around 2010.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,256 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  4. 4

    Land Rover Range Rover Sport

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10%
    Dangerous
    8.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    85.5%

    Lower fail rate: 22.7%, against 26.0% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser, both built around 2010.

    9 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,789 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2010 (15 years old), the Toyota Urban Cruiser across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,619 15-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Toyota Urban Cruiser ever sold: 4,572 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2010 (15 years old): 1,619 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.