2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Toyota IQ MOT pass rate and common faults

2,431 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,431 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    54 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    49 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics15.5%
  2. Brakes8.4%
  3. Suspension6.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  5. Tyres3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Toyota IQ?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2011 Toyota IQ cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,431 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota IQ?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Toyota IQ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).