Car statistics
How many Toyota Urban Cruisers are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 3,552 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 3,718 Toyota Urban Cruisers licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 287 declared off the road (SORN). That is 20.0% fewer than the peak of 4,645 in 2012.
The highest year-end count was 4,645 in 2012.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,469 |
| 2010 | 2,852 |
| 2011 | 4,019 |
| 2012 | 4,645 |
| 2013 | 4,598 |
| 2014 | 4,528 |
| 2015 | 4,464 |
| 2016 | 4,441 |
| 2017 | 4,368 |
| 2018 | 4,283 |
| 2019 | 4,173 |
| 2020 | 4,121 |
| 2021 | 4,050 |
| 2022 | 3,937 |
| 2023 | 3,780 |
| 2024 | 3,548 |
| 2025 | 3,259 |
| 2026 | 3,718 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 68.9% of Toyota Urban Cruiser MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Toyota Urban Cruisers tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Toyota Urban Cruiser does better than average for its age, by 7.9 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 69.9%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Toyota Urban Cruiser | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 11–14 years | 72.1% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 66.9% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Toyota Urban Cruiser fails its MOT, appearing on 38.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.5% of Toyota Urban Cruiser tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.8% |
| Brakes | 33.3% |
| Suspension | 28.6% |
| Visibility | 20.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.6% |
| Tyres | 15.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.6% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Toyota Urban Cruiser failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 14.1% of 1,103 failed tests. 66.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14.1% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 8.9% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.4% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 6.5% |
| Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault Brakes | 6.4% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.4% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.2% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 6.2% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 17.1% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 16.9% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 15.9% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 12.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 11.1% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 8.4% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 6.6% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.5% |
| Fuel pipes corroded Non-component advisories | 6.1% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 6.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
4 years of the Toyota Urban Cruiser, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2012 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (75.2% passed first time) and the 2009 cars worst (65.6%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | 1,120 | 65.6% |
| 2010 | – | 1,060 | 68.0% |
| 2011 | – | 931 | 70.3% |
| 2012 | – | 557 | 75.2% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Toyota Urban Cruiser covers 6,008 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 11–14 years | 6,084 |
| 15–19 years | 5,958 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Toyota Urban Cruisers for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 1,485 in 2009. In 2025, 4 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 1,485 |
| ’10 | 1,413 |
| ’11 | 1,188 |
| ’12 | 654 |
| ’13 | 3 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 4 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 3,409 Toyota Urban Cruisers licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.9% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 3,405 licensed | 99.9% |
| Other sizes 4 licensed | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301–1,400cc | Diesel | 1,738 | 51.0% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 1,667 | 48.9% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| 2015 | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| 2016 | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| 2017 | 53.4% | 46.6% |
| 2018 | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| 2019 | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| 2020 | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| 2021 | 52.9% | 47.1% |
| 2022 | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| 2023 | 52.2% | 47.8% |
| 2024 | 51.6% | 48.4% |
| 2025 | 51.0% | 48.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Toyota Urban Cruiser from 2010, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 214 to 265 miles. On the older NEDC test (listings 2010 to 2012), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 50.4 to 57.6 mpg, with CO2 of 129 to 130 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | – | 0 | 214–265 | 4.0–4.2 | 2025–2026 | – | 3 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 50.4–51.4 | 129 | 2010–2012 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 2 |
| 1.4 diesel | 57.6 | 130 | 2010–2012 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 2 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls for the Toyota Urban Cruiser since 1992, the first in 2014. The most recent was launched on 4 November 2019.
All 5 Toyota Urban Cruiser recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Toyota Urban Cruiser. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Urban Cruiser | 3,718 | +6.2% | 287 | 469 | Diesel |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
| Toyota Aygo | 298,338 | +0.8% | 6,527 | 23 | Petrol |
| Toyota Corolla | 150,981 | +3.3% | 21,670 | 57 | Hybrid |
| Toyota C-HR | 141,396 | +9.9% | 898 | 63 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 4,005 Urban Cruiser records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 3,552 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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