Common problems by part
Toyota Urban Cruiser body and structure problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 3,974 MOT tests · Updated
At 13 years, 2.9 in 100 MOT tests of the Toyota Urban Cruiser failed on body and structure, against 5.0 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 3,974 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 115 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 6 ages from 11 to 16 years, 15,071 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases, 0.8 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
2.9 fails per 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 5.0 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 13 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A body and structure fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
Toyota Urban Cruiser body and structure fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1,622 | 1.2 | 3.5 |
| 12 | 2,803 | 2.0 | 4.3 |
| 13 | 3,974 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| 14 | 3,312 | 3.5 | 5.9 |
| 15 | 2,248 | 4.4 | 6.7 |
| 16 | 1,112 | 4.9 | 7.6 |
All first-use years of the Toyota Urban Cruiser pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the body and structure at 13 years
Fails
- Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases: 0.8 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.2. Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases: 2.3 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 3.1. Exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
Look under the sills, jacking points and rear subframe for rot, bubbling or fresh underseal over a repair, and check every door, bonnet and boot shuts properly.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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Other Toyota Urban Cruiser problems
Body and structure on rival models
- Nissan Juke body and structure problems: 5.2 per 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 2.9 for the Toyota Urban Cruiser (49,798 MOT tests)
- Kia Soul body and structure problems: 3.1 per 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 2.9 for the Toyota Urban Cruiser (10,336 MOT tests)
- Suzuki SX4 body and structure problems: 3.9 per 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 2.9 for the Toyota Urban Cruiser (8,648 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Toyota Urban Cruiser have more body and structure problems than other cars?
2.9 in 100 MOT tests at 13 years, against 5.0 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 3,974 MOT tests).
How common are Toyota Urban Cruiser body and structure problems?
2.9 in 100 MOT tests at 13 years failed on body and structure, against 5.0 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 3,974 MOT tests).
What is the most common Toyota Urban Cruiser body and structure fail?
0.8 in 100 MOT tests at 13 years: Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases (33 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 15,071 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare