2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

933 MOT tests in 2024. 72.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time72.2%
Failed or needed repairs27.8%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 933 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    18 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes16.0%
  2. Lights & electrics14.3%
  3. Suspension9.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  6. Tyres3.0%
  7. Body & chassis2.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.3%

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 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser?

In 2024, 72.2% of 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 933 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).