2010 Toyota Urban/Cruiser — MOT failures & pass rate
6,960 MOT tests on the 2010 Toyota Urban/Cruiser are in this dataset, and 81.9% of them passed. That is 6.2 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 24.4%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.9%) and brakes (8.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, position lamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 306 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.3% versus 5.9%.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 18.1% of the time against 18.2% for petrol.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 35.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.9% | 691 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.5% | 590 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.5% | 384 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.5% | 315 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 268 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.6% | 250 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 306 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 273 |
| 3 | Wipers | 245 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 232 |
| 5 | Washers | 199 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 180 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 35.1% | 2,440 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.6% | 1,782 |
| 3 | Suspension | 23.6% | 1,640 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 1,038 |
| 5 | Other defects | 14.5% | 1,010 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 516 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 169 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,270 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 2,366 | 17.2% |
| 90-120k | 2,071 | 21.7% |
| 120-150k | 837 | 22.3% |
| 150k+ | 244 | 21.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,607 | 18.2% |
| Diesel | 3,353 | 18.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,466 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | 1,460 | 17.1% |
| 2023 | 1,430 | 18.7% |
| 2024 | 1,373 | 19.4% |
| 2025 | 1,231 | 19.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Urban/Cruiser
On a 2010 Urban/Cruiser, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (9.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (5.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Toyota Urban/Cruisers pass their MOT?
81.9% of the 6,960 2010 Toyota Urban/Cruiser MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Toyota Urban/Cruiser?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.9% of tests, followed by brakes (8.5%).
Does the 2010 Urban/Cruiser get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 21.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,960 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.