Toyota Urban reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Urban is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 130 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 112 of 442, and 30.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (5.2% of tests).
Ranked 112 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,867 Toyota Urbans aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 30.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Urban is 23% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
30.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,700
Typical age at test: 13 years
Toyota Urban MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Urban MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working5.2% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.1% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1% of tests
What the Toyota Urban fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 12.5% | ▼ 29% less often |
| Brakes | 10.8% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Suspension | 7.0% | ▼ 53% less often |
| Visibility | 6.2% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.5% | About average |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Body and structure | 3.3% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.9% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Steering | 0.5% | ▼ 83% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 65% less often |
What MPG does the Toyota Urban do?
Official economy for the Toyota Urban ranges from 50.4 to 57.6mpg across the 7 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2025). A typical petrol version manages 51.4mpg and a typical diesel 57.6mpg. Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 214 to 265 miles. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Toyota Urban first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Urban registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 a year.
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Official figures for 7 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Official economy
50.4–57.6 mpg
Electric range
214–265 miles
Efficiency
4.0 mi/kWh
CO2
129–130 g/km
Power
144–174 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Cruiser Icon 49kWh144 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Urban Cruiser Design 61kWh174 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Urban Cruiser Excel 61kWh174 PS · CVT · listed 2025 | Electric | 4 mi/kWh | 0g | £200 | 4% |
| Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D 6 speed ManualM6 · listed 2012 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 130g | £170 | – |
| Urban Cruiser 1.33 VVT-i 6 speed ManualM6 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 129g | £170 | – |
| Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D 6-speed ManualM6 · listed 2010 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 130g | £170 | – |
| Urban Cruiser 1.33 VVT-i 6-speed ManualM6 · listed 2010 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 129g | £170 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate.
What a Toyota Urban costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 51.4mpg…
- diesel, typical official 57.6mpg…
- Electric, typical official 4 miles per kWh…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Urban reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Toyota Urban is 23% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 130 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Urban?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 5.2% of tests.
›What MPG does the Toyota Urban do?
Official economy for the Toyota Urban ranges from 50.4 to 57.6mpg across the 7 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2025). A typical petrol version manages 51.4mpg and a typical diesel 57.6mpg. Electric versions average 4 miles per kWh, with an official range of 214 to 265 miles. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Toyota Urban?
Any Toyota Urban first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Toyota Urban registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 a year.
›How many Toyota Urbans fail their MOT?
30.1% of Toyota Urbans aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Urban combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.