2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Toyota Urban Cruiser MOT pass rate and common faults

1,121 MOT tests in 2024. 69.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time69.4%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,121 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    35 marked dangerous
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault2.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.3%
  2. Brakes14.7%
  3. Suspension7.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Tyres4.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%

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 2010 Toyota Urban Cruiser?

In 2024, 69.4% of 2010 Toyota Urban Cruiser cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,121 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Toyota Urban Cruiser?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 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).