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L23 SCE

2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,982 mi
Last recorded102,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser60,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 SCE
MakeToyota
ModelUrban Cruiser
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,329cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,982 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise underside undersealed

Pass 6 Jan 2025 101,110 miles

FULL Underbody with all pipes and suspension componants covered in black

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 96,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Coated Black (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ENDS TORN (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ENDS TORN (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Coated Black

Pass 5 Jan 2023 88,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody covered in Shultz/Sealer

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody Covered in Shultz

Pass 31 Dec 2020 81,371 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,685 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 72,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,014 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Based on 68,971 MOT tests across 4,758 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 577
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 501
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L23 SCE is a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser in Grey with a 1,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 60,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Urban Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 577 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 SCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Toyota Urban Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L23 SCE is a 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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