2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

1,199 MOT tests in 2024. 66.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time66.6%
Failed or needed repairs33.4%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,199 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    32 marked dangerous
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics18.9%
  2. Brakes16.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  5. Suspension7.3%
  6. Body & chassis5.4%
  7. Tyres4.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser?

In 2024, 66.6% of 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,199 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).